Important Notice: Normal Operations Despite Inclement Weather. Due to current weather conditions, we want to assure all patients that there are no delays in our services. We are continuing with normal operations and remain fully committed to providing the care you need. Please proceed with your scheduled appointments as planned. Stay safe! Exciting News! Our Gainesville Office has moved to Bristow – 9450 Innovation Drive, Manassas, VA 20110. Same great providers and care team, same exceptional care, new, larger space to better serve our patients.
A recombinant therapeutic agent which is chemically identical to or similar to endogenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). tPA is a serine protease which converts plasminogen to plasmin, a fibrinolytic enzyme. Upon administration, alteplase increases plasmin enzymatic activity, resulting in hyperfibrinolysis and potential dissolution of a thrombus or embolism. Check for active clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)