Etymed
fibrinolysis
Definition
The breakdown or dissolution of fibrin, especially in blood clotting processes
Clinical context
A 65-year-old male presents to the emergency department with sudden onset chest pain and shortness of breath. ECG shows ST-segment elevation, and troponin levels are elevated. The patient is diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction. Which process is most likely to occur to prevent further clot propagation in this patient's coronary arteries?
Mnemonic
FIBER = Fibrin breakdown, not formation