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TPA ?
Mar 16, 2009 23:00:51 GMT 10
Post by Martine on Mar 16, 2009 23:00:51 GMT 10
Can anyone tell me what the abbreviation TPA stands for? They talk about it and mention it several times in this clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewQUEFnN1Wc at 03:13 Or is there a thread with a list of medical abbreviations somewhere here on TDWD ? |
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TPA ?
Mar 16, 2009 23:31:12 GMT 10
Post by Izzy on Mar 16, 2009 23:31:12 GMT 10
Can anyone tell me what the abbreviation TPA stands for? They talk about it and mention it several times in this clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewQUEFnN1Wc at 03:13 Or is there a thread with a list of medical abbreviations somewhere here on TDWD ? TPA = Tissue plasminogen activator |
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TPA ?
Mar 17, 2009 1:35:31 GMT 10
Post by littlewonder on Mar 17, 2009 1:35:31 GMT 10
Correct, TPA stands for Tissue Plasminogen Activator. It's a "clot-buster", used to break up blood clots. We frequently give it to patients who maybe having a heart attack, embolic stroke, or pulmonary embolism. It is primarily used in emergency situations and can be dangerous because it can also cause uncontrollable bleeding.
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TPA ?
Mar 17, 2009 5:36:51 GMT 10
Post by Martine on Mar 17, 2009 5:36:51 GMT 10
Wow, thanks a lot for the info !!! 
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