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Streptokinase is a thrombolytic medication activating plasminogen by nonenzymatic mechanism. [1] As a medication it is used to break down clots in some cases of myocardial infarction (heart attack), pulmonary embolism, and arterial thromboembolism. [2] The type of heart attack it is used in is an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). [3]
Thrombolysis, also called fibrinolytic therapy, is the breakdown of blood clots formed in blood vessels, using medication.It is used in ST elevation myocardial infarction, stroke, and in cases of severe venous thromboembolism (massive pulmonary embolism or extensive deep vein thrombosis).
Clotting time is a general term for the time required for a sample of blood to form a clot, or, in medical terms, coagulate.The term "clotting time" is often used when referring to tests such as the prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT or PTT), activated clotting time (ACT), thrombin time (TT), or Reptilase time.
Clots can break off blood vessels and travel to the heart, triggering a heart attack, or to the brain, triggering a stroke. Previous research has linked erythritol to a higher risk of stroke ...
It is also known as anisoylated plasminogen streptokinase activator complex (APSAC). As a thrombolytic drug, it is used to treat blood clots in emergency situations. Uses
This increases the risk of blood clots, potentially increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. It’s important to note that this study was small and that research on this topic is in its ...
[3] [6] [7] Because irreversible injury occurs within 2–4 hours of the infarction, there is a limited window of time available for reperfusion to work. [ citation needed ] Thrombolytic drugs are contraindicated for the treatment of unstable angina and NSTEMI [ 3 ] [ 8 ] and for the treatment of individuals with evidence of cardiogenic shock .
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