Cocaine-induced myocardial infarction: treatment with thrombolytic therapy.
Patients with cocaine-induced AMI may be added to the expanding list of eligible candidates for thrombolytic therapy. ED nurses are in key positions to identify patients for thrombolysis, evaluate patients' responses, and minimize complications. With the rising use of cocaine, increased consideration should be given to any relatively young patient with unexplained cardiovascular symptoms and history of cocaine use.
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D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine; D016529:Emergency Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator; D003042:Cocaine