Thrombolytic Agent (Noun)
Meaning
A kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor administered a thrombolytic agent to the patient immediately after diagnosing a heart attack to restore blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Tissue plasminogen activator is an example of a thrombolytic agent used to treat acute ischemic strokes and heart attacks.
- The use of thrombolytic agents has revolutionized the management of heart attacks by rapidly restoring blood flow to the affected area.
- Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator is a genetically engineered thrombolytic agent used to treat heart attacks and strokes.
- The prompt administration of a thrombolytic agent can significantly improve the survival and recovery rates of patients with acute cardiac conditions.