Abstract
The use of thrombolytic agents to restore cerebral blood flow is one of the most notable advances in the treatment of ischemic stroke. This article reviews thrombolytic therapy, its limitations, and the techniques by which thrombolytic agents can be delivered.
MeSH terms
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Brain Ischemia / complications
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Brain Ischemia / drug therapy*
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Brain Ischemia / physiopathology
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Cerebral Hemorrhage / complications
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Cerebral Infarction / diagnosis
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Clinical Trials as Topic
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Disease Progression
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Drug Administration Routes
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Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Thrombolytic Therapy*