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Thrombolysis

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Thrombolysis, also called fibrinolytic therapy, is medication-based treatment that breaks down blood clots that have formed inside blood vessels. It is used in ST elevation heart attacks, in stroke, and in severe cases of venous thromboembolism such as massive pulmonary embolism or extensive deep vein thrombosis, and it plays an important role in restoring blood flow through blocked arteries. Because thrombolytic drugs carry a real risk of serious bleeding, thrombolysis is not appropriate in every situation.

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Standard of Care 1
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Interventional Radiology, Medical Specialties

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Deep Vein Thrombosis, Conditions
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Myocardial Infarction, Conditions
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Pulmonary Embolism, Conditions
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Stroke, Conditions
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Thrombolysis, also called fibrinolytic therapy, is the breakdown (lysis) of blood clots formed in blood vessels, using medication.
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Thrombolysis (Wikipedia)
  • Treats: Myocardial Infarction, Lead: treats Myocardial Infarction
    It is used in ST elevation myocardial infarction, stroke, and in cases of severe venous thromboembolism (massive pulmonary embolism or extensive deep vein thrombosis).
  • Treats: Stroke, Lead: treats Stroke
    It is used in ST elevation myocardial infarction, stroke, and in cases of severe venous thromboembolism (massive pulmonary embolism or extensive deep vein thrombosis).
  • Treats: Pulmonary Embolism, Lead: treats Pulmonary Embolism
    It is used in ST elevation myocardial infarction, stroke, and in cases of severe venous thromboembolism (massive pulmonary embolism or extensive deep vein thrombosis).
  • Treats: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Lead: treats Deep Vein Thrombosis
    It is used in ST elevation myocardial infarction, stroke, and in cases of severe venous thromboembolism (massive pulmonary embolism or extensive deep vein thrombosis).
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