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A Fibrin-Enriched and tPA-Sensitive Photothrombotic Stroke Model
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Tenecteplase: a promising new fibrinolytic agent
M J De Jong1, W Sabadie-Garretson
1United States Air Force, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, USA.
Abstract:
Acute coronary syndrome can mean anything from unstable angina to acute myocardial infarction (MI) with ST-segment elevation. Tenecteplase, a new fibrinolytic agent used to treat ST-segment elevation acute MI, has some advantages over other fibrinolytic agents. This article describes tenecteplase's actions, indications, contraindications, and use.
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