Which of the following treatments may be used to dissolve a thrombus that is lodged in the pulmonary artery?
a. Aspirin
b. Embolectomy
c. Heparin
d. Thrombolytics
D
Thrombolytics are useful in the management of pulmonary embolus and are given to dissolve the clot. Heparin will prevent further clot formation, but it will not dissolve the clot. Aspirin is not a thrombolytic agent. An embolectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the clot. Heparin will prevent further clot formation, but it will not dissolve the clot.
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