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the use of drugs that dissolve blood clots. The name "thrombolytic" comes from two Greek words that mean "clot" and "loosening."
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What is the purpose of thrombolytic therapy?
Thrombolytic therapy is used to dissolve blood clots that could cause serious, and possibly life-threatening, damage if they are not removed. Research suggests that when used to treat stroke, thrombolytic therapy can prevent or reverse paralysis.
How does thrombolytic therapy compare to stenting?
stenting is the preferred treatment, since it both removes the clot and opens the blood vessel, which may have internal cholesterol deposits. Thrombolytic therapy only removes the clot
What dosage of thrombolytic therapy is normal?
The physician supervising thrombolytic therapy decides on the proper dose for each patient. He or she will take into account the type of drug, the purpose for which it is being used, and in some cases, the patient's weight.
What side effects does thrombolytic therapy have?
Anyone who has fever or who notices bleeding or oozing from their gums, from cuts, or from the site where the thrombolytic agent was injected should immediately tell their health care provider. People who are given thrombolytic.
What is an alternative to angioplasty for some patients?
thrombolytic therapy (treatment with drugs that dissolve blood clots) is an alternative
What precautions regarding thrombolytic therapy should be taken?
To lower the risk of serious bleeding, people who are given thrombolytic medications should move around as little as possible and should not try to get up on their own unless told to do so
What dietary supplements can increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke after thrombolytic therapy?
High doses of vitamin E can increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Ginger, borage, angelica, dong quai, feverfew, and other herbs can intensify the anticlotting effect of thrombolytic medications
What is the treatment for deep vein thrombosis?
Thrombolytic Doctors will put you on some kind of anti coagulation therapy to prevent more clotting. Usually a brief course of heparin then warfarin.
What is treatment for deep vein thrombosis..?
Thrombolytic Doctors will put you on some kind of anti coagulation therapy to prevent more clotting. Usually a brief course of heparin then warfarin.
What interactions may occurs with thrombolytic therapy?
Among the medicines that may increase the chance of bleeding are: aspirin and other medicines for pain and inflammation, blood thinners (anticoagulants), antiseizure medicines, such as Depakote.
Is coumadin thrombolytic?
No Coumadin does not act a thrombolytic. It is an anticoagulent, so it will hinder further clotting but not break up existing clots.
What medicines may increase the chance of bleeding after thrombolytic therapy?
aspirin and other medicines for pain and inflammation; blood thinners (anticoagulants); antiseizure medicines, including divalproex (Depakote) and valproic acid (Depakene)
