Adjunctive thrombolytic agents with coronary interventional techniques.
Thrombolytics are used in a variety of interventional procedures, including direct lytic therapy, and in conjunction with PTCA, directional atherectomy and intracoronary stenting. The dosage and variety of thrombolytics is controversial. This article examines all potential uses of thrombolytics and reports on major trials using thrombolytics in these situations.
Mid West Cardiology Research Foundation, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
S J
SJ
Yakubov
B S
BS
George
A T
AT
Chapekis
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D017225:Atherectomy, Coronary; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D015607:Stents; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents