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thrombolytic agent (n)

a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle

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a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle

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Thrombolytic agents are administered intravenously to dissolve blood clots.

Streptokinase, urokinase, and alteplase are commonly used thrombolytic agents.

The use of thrombolytic agents is contraindicated in patients with active bleeding.

Thrombolytic therapy is an effective treatment for ischemic stroke when administered within a narrow time window.