Your 59-year-old patient is suffering an acute myocardial infarction and is a candidate for fibrinolytic therapy. How do fibrinolytics work?

A) They cause platelets to become sticky.
B) They break down blood clots.
C) They reduce cardiac dysrhythmias.
D) They increase the blood pressure.


B

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