A device and method to dissolve or eliminate blood clots from a patient
relies upon a non-rapid moving mechanism to physically dissolve clots
without damaging endothelium of the arteries and veins of a patient. In
one embodiment, in addition to mechanical agitation of a clot, a
thrombolytic agent is administered simultaneously with such agitation.
Preferably, intermittent agitation is utilized over a prolonged period of
time to effectuate clot removal.
