P1095 Antecedent thrombolytic therapy followed by planned rescue percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction, compared with primary percutaneous coronary intervention

2003 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
T HASUDA
2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 414-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Proctor ◽  
Massoud A. Leesar ◽  
Arka Chatterjee

Thrombolytic therapy kick-started the era of modern cardiology but in the last few decades it has been largely supplanted by primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as the go-to treatment for acute myocardial infarction. However, these agents remain important for vast populations without access to primary PCI and acute ischemic stroke. More innovative uses have recently come up for the treatment of a variety of conditions. This article summarizes the history, evidence base and current use of thrombolytics in cardiovascular disease.


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