Thrombolytic Therapy

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 More General Terms 4 Additional Terms 5 References

More Specific Terms

• thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction
• thrombolysis for ischemic stroke

Introduction

• Pharmacologic treatment with a class of drugs that can break up fibrin-containing thrombi.

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

Additional Terms

• fibrinolytic agent (thrombolytic agent)
• thrombolysis
• thrombus

References

1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
2. The Guide to Cardiology, 3rd edition, RA Kloner (editor), LeJacq communications, Greenwich Connecticut, 1995, pg 277-288
3. National Guideline Clearinghouse Antithrombotic therapy in neonates and children. American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (8th edition). ngc-guideline: [1]

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