In vitro examination of the thrombolytic efficacy of tenecteplase and therapeutic ultrasound compared to rt-PA

Abstract Background Optimizing thrombolytic therapy is vital for improving stroke outcomes. We aimed to develop standardized thrombolysis conditions to evaluate the efficacy of tenecteplase (TNK) compared to the current gold standard rt-PA (alteplase), with and without additional ultrasound treatmen...

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Main Authors: Tobias Frühwald, Ulrich Gärtner, Nils Stöckmann, Jan-Henning Marxsen, Carolin Gramsch, Florian C. Roessler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Neurology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-019-1404-5