Thrombolytic agents act to:
1. prevent clot formation.
2. lyse existing clots.
3. increase the blood's viscosity.
4. thin the blood.
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Thrombolytics convert plasminogen to the enzyme plasmin, which breaks down fibrin clots, fi-brinogen, and other plasma proteins. These products are used for lysis (dissolving) of thrombi.
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