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Thrombolytic Therapy

Blood clots can be dissolved by administering thrombolytic agents. These medications can dissolve the clot, bring back blood flow and eliminate your symptoms, sometimes in a matter of hours. These medicines can be given through a catheter in your arm or leg. The radiologist will first do an angiogram to locate the area of clot. A catheter is then placed in or near the clot. You will be monitored closely in an ICU room during the administering of the thrombolytic medicine. You will be on bed rest during this period. This procedure can be done on both arteries and veins. You will be taken to the radiology department after several hours for a follow-up angiogram to determine how much of the clot is left.