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World J Radiol. Jul 28, 2017; 9(7): 295-303
Published online Jul 28, 2017. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v9.i7.295
Published online Jul 28, 2017. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v9.i7.295
Table 2 Fibrinolytic treatments used in massive pulmonary embolism
| Fibrinolytic agent | Infusion treatment 12-24 h | Short infusion treatment |
| Urokinase | 4400 IU/kg (bolus/30 min) + 4400 IU/kg per hour 12-24 h | 3 million IU/2 h |
| Streptokinase | 250000 IU (bolus/15 min) + 100000 IU/h 12-24 h | 1.5 million IU/2 h |
| r-tPA | N/A | 100 mg/2 h |
- Citation: De Gregorio MA, Guirola JA, Lahuerta C, Serrano C, Figueredo AL, Kuo WT. Interventional radiology treatment for pulmonary embolism. World J Radiol 2017; 9(7): 295-303
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v9/i7/295.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v9.i7.295