Immunology

Decreased clot retraction rate in asthma

(HealthDay)—Clot retraction rate (CRR) and fibrinolysis rate (FR) are reduced in steroid-naive asthma, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Allergy.

Cardiology

Catheter-directed, low-dose fibrinolysis safe, effective for PE

(HealthDay)—Ultrasound-facilitated, catheter-directed, low-dose fibrinolysis appears safe and efficacious for acute massive and submassive pulmonary embolism (PE), according to a study published in the Aug. 24 issue of ...

Cardiology

Pharmacoinvasive STEMI strategy best for smokers, nonsmokers

(HealthDay)—For patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, a pharmacoinvasive strategy after fibrinolysis is beneficial for smokers and nonsmokers, according to a study published in the Oct. 1 issue of The ...