Evidence-Based Use of Antithrombotic Therapy
in the Prevention of Cardioembolic Stroke
Allyson Zazulia, M.D. -- Department of Neurology and Radiology
Washington University School of Medicine -- Presented July 18, 2006

 

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Fibrinogen depleting agent purified from the venom of the Malaysian pit viper

Produces anticoagulation by depleting the 
  substrate needed for thrombus formation

Decreases blood viscosity

May enhance local thrombolysis

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