What Does IVT Mean in Medical Terms?

IVT stands for intravenous thrombolysis (stroke). Clot-dissolving stroke treatment — treatment.

Where you will see IVT

You will most often see IVT in neurology notes and assessments, emergency department and intensive care records, medication orders and prescriptions.

Example

A medication order might be written with “IVT” as shorthand for intravenous thrombolysis (stroke).

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• 4AT — 4 A's test
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• 5-FU — fluorouracil
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