Changes in clot lysis levels of reteplase and streptokinase following continuous wave ultrasound exposure, at ultrasound intensities following attenuation from the skull bone

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ultrasound (US) has been used to enhance thrombolytic therapy in the treatment of stroke. Considerable attenuation of US intensity is however noted if US is applied over the temporal bone. The aim of this study was therefore to explo...

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Main Authors: Roijer Anders, Carlson Jonas, Härdig Bjarne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/8/19