Thrombolytic Therapy

Synopsis

Advances in the diagnosis and medical management, by thrombolytic therapy, of thromboembolic disease. Explains, through the use of animation, the relationship between fibrinolysis, thrombosis and anti-coagulation. Mode of action and use of thrombolytic agent is explained and the results of treatment described.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 24 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1970

Availability

Free loan to membrs

Notes

Archival interest.

Uses

Final courses. Postgraduates.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

blood vessels; thromboembolism

Credits

Producer

Esmond Wilson

Writer

Guy Fergusson

Contributor

G A H Miller; N L Browse; P T Flute; V V Kakker

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Royal Society of Medicine

Sponsor

Name

Kabi Pharmaceuticals

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

http://bma.org.uk/about-the-bma/bma-library External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

020 7388 2544

Address

BMA House
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London
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