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F L Meister

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Urokinase. A cost-effective alternative treatment of superior vena cava thrombosis and obstruction.

Venous thrombosis and subsequent obstruction of the superior vena cava may be life threatening and therefore warrant immediate attention. This case report represents the successful treatment of superior vena cava thrombosis with urokinase in a patient with an indwelling Hickman catheter. Patency of the occluded vessel and resolution of clinical symptoms were achieved within 24 hours of initiation of a 12-hour urokinase infusion.

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Drug Evaluation↗

Thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction.

Numerous factors must be considered when determining the formulary status of thrombolytic agents for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. Defined treatment options, predicted outcomes, and the economic consequences of this disorder continue to evolve from clinical trials. Pharmacists have a major role in delivering patient care, with responsibility for evaluating, procuring, and monitoring thrombolytic agents and drug therapy in general. By participating in the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, evaluating economic and therapeutic outcomes, providing timely optimal drug therapy, and educating health care providers and the public, they contribute significantly to the health care team.

Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic↗