Chapter 337: Chapter 337: New Thrombolytic Technology
"Heh, it’s not really about giving guidance. It’s more about learning, and honestly, I’ve never seen this new type of thrombolysis before. I had only heard about it, so it really has been an eye-opener for me. Er Zhuzi, wait outside the door for a bit. We’re going in, and after the surgery is done, I’ll notify you."
After greeting everyone, Liu Zhengbie followed the group directly into the operating room.
The team could be described as professional, and all the procedures appeared to be very standardized. Once everything was underway, Liu Zheng saw a very fine guidewire being inserted from the thigh, running up along the blood vessels.
Having seen this, Liu Zheng quickly ran to the screen, where he clearly saw the path of the guidewire inside the blood vessels all the way up to the brain. And at the end, he saw it emit a faint light.
"What is that?"
"Oh, that is the scouting light. It’s used to detect if there’s any blockage ahead. You know, like the devices used to unclog drains? The principle is pretty much the same, though this one is much more complex because it’s used inside human blood vessels."
"Interesting. I have to say, with the level of technology these days, it’s really advanced. And thrombolysis is becoming simpler. Look, hasn’t it dissolved the clot?"
He could clearly see that the glowing tip of the guidewire at the blocked site seemed to be spraying a liquid, which then dispersed slowly with the flow of the blood. Soon, the blood vessel was completely cleared.
"Exactly, this method is painless and very fast-acting. We can say it has reached a very mature stage in clinical practice and is problem-free."
Liu Zheng nodded, carefully observing as two more blood vessels were cleared. Then, the guidewire was quietly withdrawn from his blood vessel.
Liu Zheng concluded that the surgery was indeed very fast. From preparation to the present, only about 15 minutes had passed, and it was all completed without pain or significant trauma.
"Director Xiao, impressive. I didn’t expect the technology to be so advanced. The old thrombolysis methods I’m familiar with are probably unsuitable now."
"No worries. If you think this technology is suitable, our hospital can start a collaboration with your village clinic. Your doctors can directly transfer patients here, and we’ll provide a green channel. Of course, we’ll offer the most favorable prices too."
"That’s great. If that’s the case, I can send all my patients to you, which would take a huge burden off our village clinic."
"Alright, no problem. If that’s really possible, I will report to the hospital leadership and develop a plan. When it’s ready, I’ll call you over to discuss the details."
"By the way, Director Xiao, there’s something I’d like to talk to you about in private, if you don’t mind," said Liu Zheng.
"Sure, no problem. You guys finish up here. Also, if the patient is in good condition, let him go home today. There’s no need to keep him here for observation. After all, Doctor Liu is there in the village to look after him; there shouldn’t be any problems."
"Understood, Director Xiao," they replied.
Director Xiao seemed to understand the rural people; they really didn’t want to spend an extra penny at the hospital if they could avoid it.
"What’s on your mind, Doctor Liu? You seem secretive. Has there been some change with that matter? Oh, right. I almost forgot; I received a call from my classmate today. The criminal facts about Li Er have been proven. He has close ties to an organ trafficking organization."
"You mean, he has been doing these despicable deeds all along?" asked Liu Zheng.
"Yes. Liu Er may seem just a temporary boiler worker on the surface, but he has been conducting such trades in private. At the crematorium, he targets unclaimed bodies to secretly remove organs, then sells them. It’s done so sneakily no one notices."
"It seems they have been working together for many years. He probably deals only with certain clients whom he trusts and not with bodies that hospitals send or those claimed by others."
"Obviously, he only targets the unclaimed bodies, which is why he’s been able to act so boldly and outrageously."
"Well, if he can be brought to justice, then he deserves his punishment. Let’s not dwell on this now. Also, regarding today’s thrombosis patient, to be honest, I don’t think anything’s wrong with him. The suddenness of this event is baffling to me."
"I checked his medical records just now. He’s over 70, right? Then this would be a pretty normal situation. It’s common for the elderly to experience this."
"He has been taking the medication I prescribed. If he’s been taking it consistently, such a sudden blockage shouldn’t occur. Even if it does happen, it should only be at one site, not as many as three sites."
"So, Doctor Liu, are you suspecting something?"
"I asked the patient’s family. They said that a new medication was brought in from the town yesterday or the day before, one that had just been released to the market. I’d never heard of it before, so I suspect it’s related to this medication."
While speaking, Liu Zheng took out the medication box and handed it over.
"Ah, this drug has just come onto the market. Indeed, medical representatives had come to us to promote it. We are still in negotiations and haven’t bought it in bulk, but the clinical response is said to be very good," explained Director Xiao.
