A Baker's cyst can often be diagnosed with a physical exam. However, because some of the signs and symptoms of a Baker's cyst mimic those of more-serious conditions, such as a blood clot, aneurysm or tumor, your doctor may order noninvasive imaging tests, including: Ultrasound; X-ray; Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Checklist for Fibrinolytic Therapy. Fibrinolytic therapy is the treatment of choice for STEMI patients who meet specific criteria: Patient has been symptomatic (Chest pain) for longer than 15 minutes but less than 12 hours. ECG is diagnostic for ST elevation indicating an MI or a new Left Bundle Branch Block.
URL of this page: //medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007089.htm. Thrombolytic therapy is the use of drugs to break up or dissolve blood clots, which are the main cause of both heart attacks and stroke. Thrombolytic medications are approved for the immediate treatment of stroke and heart attack. The most commonly used drug for thrombolytic therapy is tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), but other drugs can do the same thing.