Cardiac rupture following intracoronary streptokinase.
Thrombolytic dissolution of coronary artery thrombus has added new dimensions to early myocardial infarction treatment. Reperfusion via streptokinase infusion has been shown to be beneficial; however, adverse effects are being noted. We present the case of a patient so treated who subsequently developed left ventricular free wall rupture.
D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013300:Streptokinase