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Activase (Noun)

Meaning

A thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The patient was administered Activase to treat the acute myocardial infarction and prevent further damage to the heart.
  • Activase is a powerful thrombolytic agent that can significantly reduce the risk of mortality from ischemic stroke.
  • After careful consideration, the doctor prescribed Activase as the best course of treatment for the patient's life-threatening blood clot.
  • In a clinical trial, the effectiveness of Activase was compared to that of another thrombolytic agent in treating acute ischemic stroke.
  • Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator, sold under the brand name Activase, is used to minimize the damage caused by a blood clot in the brain.

Synonyms

  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator

Hypernyms

  • Clot Buster
  • Thrombolytic

Related Words

  • Trade Name (noun)
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