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thrombolysis
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thrombolysis

In medicine, the breakdown of blood clots due to the activity of enzymes. Naturally occurring enzymes limit the size of the clot. Enzymes, such as streptokinase, may be given to dissolve clots following thromboembolism.



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BUSTING OUT Given that clot busting is the only approved and effective treatment for ischemic stroke, some researchers are trying to expand on it.
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The Bacchus platforms are percutaneous, and as a result, they significantly reduce complications, and the cost and side effects associated with standard treatments like surgery and the use of powerful clot busting drugs.
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