 It can also be used for other ischemias due to embolism for example mesenteric ischemia and stroke.Typically this is done by inserting a catheter with an inflatable balloon attached to its tip into an artery, passing the catheter tip beyond the clot, inflating the balloon, and removing the clot by withdrawing the catheter.The catheter is called Fogarty, named after its inventor Thomas J. Fogarty.