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How effective are reteplase injections for treating stroke?
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Good in theory but: Reteplase is a clot buster that hasn't been approved yet for use in treating acute stroke, although not for lack of studies. Check out http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/749013_5 for more info.
Answered 5/19/2015
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