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Tyler Christifulli

Transporting tPA


If you run on a program that does interfacility transports, you have likely heard of a drug called tPA. This medication is classified as a fibrinolytic (thrombolytic) and works to dissolve clots in the setting of ischemic stroke or acute coronary syndrome.


There has been a lot of controversy over tPA, CT ambulances, and some guy named Eddy Lang within the past three years. However, regardless of whether or not you believe tPA is the devil's drug, we