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Can you tell me about drugs that breakdown thrombi (clots)?
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Very Powerful: Unlike heparin and coumadin (warfarin) ,which prevent the GROWTH of clot, thrombolytics (or "clot-busters") actually attack the biochemical structure of clots and break them apart. These medications are only administered in a hospital and under the direct supervision of the prescribing doctor. They are powerful and can cause serious bleeding but used appropriately are life saving!
Answered 8/10/2014
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