Shua Almutawa

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Shua Almutawa 200023791 5 MI
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What is thrombolysis?
The process of breaking up and dissolving blood
clots Using streptokinase
Symptoms
Pain, numbness, coldness, tingling or swelling in
an arm or leg or poor function in an affected
organ
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Common uses of the procedure

• Recent surgery
• Fatty cholesterol deposits
• Damaged valves
• Slowed circulation
• Clots restricting blood

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Patient preparation
Blood test. Stop medications (anticoagulants) Fast
for 8 hours before the procedure
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How does the equipment look like?
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How is the procedure performed?
What would the patient experience during the
procedure?
Patient results
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How is the procedure performed?
What would the patient experience during the
procedure?
Patient results
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Benefits

• Safe
• Highly effective of re-establishing circulation
• Less invasive
• Less blood loss
• No obvious surgical incision

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Risks

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Allergic reaction
• Kidney damage

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