Arterial Occlusion Treated with Streptokinase

Recent Trends in Fibrinolytic Therapy

“…This hypothesis has been substantiated by experimental studies especially in the case of arterial thrombi where direct intra‐arterial injections appear to be more effective than intravenous injections. For the treatment of venous thrombi, however, administration of the agent into a convenient peripheral vein is sufficient (Lieberman 1963; Clark et al 1965).…”