To be effective, thrombolytic agents such as urokinase or tissue plasminogen activator should be used within 4 to ____________________ hours of a pulmonary embolism occurrence
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
6
Thrombolytics such as streptokinase, urokinase, reteplase, and t-PA dissolve clots and are very effective. However, they must be used within 4 to 6 hours of the clot's occurrence and are associated with a risk for hemorrhage.
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