Heart Attack Drug Proves Effective at Treating Stroke - Technology Networks

Researchers have shown that a safe, well-tolerated drug, commonly used as a clot-buster for heart attacks, is an effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke.

In the largest stroke clinical trial ever run in Canada, researchers have shown Tenecteplase (TNK), a safe, well tolerated drug, commonly used as a clot buster for heart attacks, is an effective trea… [+2569 chars]

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