A tissue plasminogen activator is administered to ____.
A) control irregularities of the heartbeat
B) dissolve damaging blood clots
C) ease the pain of angina pectoris
D) reduce the size of an aneurysm

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Tissue plasminogen activators are administered to dissolve damaging blood clots, particularly in the case of a stroke or heart attack. They are not used for controlling irregular heartbeats, easing the pain of angina pectoris, or reducing the size of an aneurysm.

A Tissue Plasminogen Activator Is Administered to ____