This tiny device spins blood clots away
An unexpected discovery could lead to safer surgical interventions for strokes
Blood clots can be extremely dangerous, potentially blocking oxygen from vital organs including the lungs and brain. One surgical treatment involves using suction to remove them from blood vessels but this isn’t always successful. Now a surprising observation of the effect of spinning on blood clots has led to the development of a new technology - a ‘Milli-spinner’ that could be a safer way to treat strokes and other conditions.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-01815-4
This story originally appeared on: Nature - Author:Shamini Bundell
