News articles tagged with 'thrombolytic'
Stroke therapy window might be extended past nine hours for some
— 10 Feb 2009 00:10 | HealthSome patients who suffer a stroke as a result of a blockage in an artery in the brain may benefit from a clot-busting drug nine or more hours after the onset of symptoms. The findings... — full story
Portable CT increases chance of stroke survival and recovery
— 2 Dec 2008 14:08 | HealthNew research has found that the availability of a portable eight-slice computed tomography (CT) scanner in an emergency room can significantly increase the number of stroke victims... — full story
High blood pressure after stroke should not necessarily rule out use of clot-busting treatment
— 9 Sep 2008 17:02 | HealthPatients who require therapy to lower their blood pressure following a stroke do not appear to be at a higher risk for bleeding or other adverse outcomes after receiving anti-clotting... — full story
New therapy effectively treats deep vein thrombosis
— 29 Jan 2008 14:58 | HealthA novel treatment for blood clots in the legs appears to be safe and effective, according to a pilot study published in the February issue of Radiology. The study found that injecting... — full story
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