Trombolyysiä
Trombolyysi, also known as thrombolytic therapy, is a medical treatment that aims to dissolve blood clots. Blood clots, or thrombi, can form in blood vessels and obstruct blood flow, leading to various serious health conditions such as heart attack, stroke, and deep vein thrombosis. Trombolyysi works by administering medications called thrombolytics, which are also referred to as "clot-busting" drugs. These medications activate plasminogen, a protein in the blood, which then converts into plasmin. Plasmin is an enzyme that breaks down fibrin, a protein that forms the meshwork of a blood clot.
The administration of trombolyysi is typically done intravenously, meaning the medication is injected directly into a