Thrombolysis in acute myocardial infarction.
This is an extensive review of thrombolysis in myocardial infarction with discussions of the pathophysiology of occlusion, clinical occlusion and rationale for thrombolysis, thrombolytic agents, results of thrombolysis (incidence of reperfusion, left ventricular function, and mortality), complications of thrombolytic therapy, reocclusion, and current recommendations.
Chesebro
J H
JH
Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota.
Holmes
D R
DR
Mock
M B
MB
Gersh
B G
BG
Fuster
V
V
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003326:Coronary Circulation / Q000187:drug effects; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012008:Recurrence
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents