Snake venom helps save lifes

Heart attacks are the major cause of deaths worldwide, with disorders of blood coagulation playing a significant role in this statistic. If agglomerates in the blood do not dissolve, blood clots form. Possible consequences include heart attack (plugged coronary vessels), pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. Drugs from snake venom aid early detection and treatment. Basel-based Pentapharm AG is one of the world’s leading suppliers of blood coagulation diagnostics and treatment based on snake venom.