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Are there alternative names for thrombolytic therapy?

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Dr. Mohammad Homsi answered

Specializes in Neurology

Blood thinners: Yes, it is called also blood thinners that prevent the blood to making thrombus inside the blood vesseles.

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Answered 7/5/2012

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