Guide to Heart Disease

Q. Are there any clot dissolving agents now available which can effectively remove the blocking of the clot in the heart artery ?
A. Yes. These are known as “Thrombolytic agents” and sold under the name of urokinase, T-pa, Streptokinase etc. These powerful agents unfortunately can work only if given within the first 4 hours of […]

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Q. What is coronary angiography after a heart attack ?
A. The test of coronary angiography should not be taken lightly. It is an invasive test and does create complications even in the best heart centers allover the world. The potential risk is admittedly small, but it should be justifiable. A catheter tube is passed inside […]

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