Alteplase vs. urokinase for occluded hemodialysis catheter: A randomized trial

Discussion Alteplase and urokinase are effective thrombolytic agents for restoring HD catheter patency. Our study has revealed a likely slight superiority of alteplase over urokinase for unblocking central lines, but which has enrolled too few patients to be able to detect a difference of this size.
Source: Hemodialysis International - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research