Ultrasound-enhanced tissue plasminogen activator thrombolysis in an in vitro porcine clot model.

INTRODUCTION: Thrombolytics such as recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) have advanced the treatment of ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. OBJECTIVE: To improve the efficacy of this thrombolytic therapy, the synergistic effect of rt-PA an...

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Main Authors: Holland, C, Vaidya, S, Datta, S, Coussios, C, Shaw, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008