Effects of alteplase in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke

Josef YayanDepartment of Internal Medicine, Vinzentius Hospital, Landau, GermanyBackground: For the last 15 years, alteplase (recombinant tissue plasminogen activator) has been used widely throughout the world for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Although considered to be safe and effective,...

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Main Author: Yayan J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-09-01
Series:International Journal of General Medicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/effects-of-alteplase-in-the-treatment-of-acute-ischemic-stroke-a10918