What is thrombolysis?

Also known as: chemical thrombolysis, mechanical thrombolysis.

Thrombolysis is a treatment that can break up blood clots lodged in veins. Doing so can prevent the clots from potentially causing heart attacks or strokes later on.

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Reviewed by: Anthony F Rossi, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM