62. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator in neonates: Potential risks and benefits
Life-threatening intra-cardiovascular thrombi are rare in neonates. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rTPA) which stimulates fibrinolysis, is used in adults to facilitate thrombus resolution. Its use along with heparin in neonates remains controversial because of potential risk of serious bl...
Main Authors: | Milad Elsegaier, M.O. Galal, Muhammad A. Khan, Tarek Momenah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Saudi Heart Association
2015-10-01
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Series: | Journal of the Saudi Heart Association |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1016731515003024 |
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