HPB has approved Activase (alteplase, t-PA) for ischemic stroke
March 1999
The HPB has approved Activase (alteplase, t-PA) for ischemic stroke.
It's used to dissolve the clot that causes the stroke...similar to its use for treating heart attacks.
This helps restore blood circulation...improving recovery and reducing the chance of disability.
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