RCIS Practice Test 2025 – All-in-One Exam Prep

The angioget device is specifically designed for mechanical thrombectomy and operates by utilizing sterile heparinized saline to assist in the removal of thrombus from blood vessels. This device employs a combination of aspiration and saline injection to enhance the effectiveness of thrombus evacuation. The heparinized saline helps to maintain patency within the vascular system and reduce the risk of further clot formation during the procedure.

In the context of the other options, while a thrombectomy device might seem similar, the term is broader and can include various tools used for the same purpose, which may not specifically entail the use of saline in their operation. The guidewire primarily serves as a navigational tool in interventional procedures, assisting in the placement of other devices rather than directly participating in thrombus removal. Lastly, a balloon catheter is generally used to dilate a vessel or occlude blood flow but does not focus on the evacuation of thrombus in the same manner as the angioget device. Thus, the angioget's unique function of employing sterile heparinized saline directly for thrombus evacuation solidifies its role in this context.