Tissue plasminogen activator Flashcards
1
Q
Thrombolytic effect of tissue plasminogen activator
A
Clot breakdown
2
Q
Indications for tissue plasminogen activator (3)
A
- ischaemic stroke
- STEMI (acute)
- PE
3
Q
Contraindications of tissue plasminogen activator (2)
A
- trauma/subarachnoid haem
- arterial puncture
4
Q
Excretion of tissue plasminogen activator
A
Faeces