You have a patient who is suffering from an ischemic stroke. Would you give them a t-PA and why?
Group of answer choices
no because it would increase blood clotting
yes because it would increase blood clotting
yes because it would break up the clot
no because it would break up the clot
Yes because it would break up the clot.
t-PA (tissue plasminogen activator) is a medication used for clot-busting therapy in ischemic strokes. It works by activating the body's natural clot-dissolving system to break up the clot causing the stroke. Administering t-PA within a specific time window following the onset of stroke symptoms can help restore blood flow to the affected area of the brain and potentially prevent further damage.