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Thrombolytic Therapy
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Definition
: Use of infusions of FIBRINOLYTIC AGENTS to destroy or dissolve thrombi in blood vessels or bypass grafts.
coordinate IM with specific thrombolytic agents /ther use (IM) if specified + disease /drug ther (IM)
See Also
Mechanical Thrombolysis
;
Thrombectomy
Examples
Hirudin Therapy
Other names
Thrombolysis, Therapeutic; Fibrinolytic Therapy; Thrombolytic Therapies; Thrombolyses, Therapeutic; Therapies, Thrombolytic; Therapies, Fibrinolytic; Therapeutic Thrombolyses; Fibrinolytic Therapies; Therapy, Thrombolytic; Therapy, Fibrinolytic; Therapeutic Thrombolysis