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How does thrombolysis work?

Thrombolysis works on the basis of medications that are given to enhance your body's ability to break down blood clot. A clot that has formed will break down as long as the body is not building up blood clot faster than you're breaking it down. Catheter directed thrombolysis applies this medication directly and strategically to the blood clot that is blocking the blood vessel that is causing your symptom.

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