Thrombolytic Therapy
| Definition: |
Use of infusions of fibrinolytic agents to destroy or dissolve thrombi in blood vessels or bypass grafts. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific thrombolytic agents /ther use (IM) if specified + dis /drug ther (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Fibrinolysis (1966-1989),Fibrinolytic Agents (1966-1989),Thromboembolism/drug therapy (1966-1989),Thrombosis/drug therapy (1966-1989) |
Thrombolytic Therapy Categories.
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Hirudin Therapy - Use of HIRUDIN as an anticoagulant in the treatment of cardiological and hematological disorders. |
Thrombolytic Therapy Definitions and Terms
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