Comparison of double bolus urokinase versus front-loaded alteplase regimen for acute myocardial infarction. Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction in Korea (TIMIKO) study group.
This study was performed to compare the double bolus urokinase regimen with the front-loaded alteplase regimen for acute myocardial infarction. Double bolus urokinase is an easy, safe, and effective thrombolytic regimen with comparable results to standard front-loaded alteplase in acute myocardial infarction.
Department of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010960:Plasminogen Activators / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012449:Safety; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D010960:Plasminogen Activators; D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator; D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator