The management of acute myocardial infarction. Does thrombolysis have a place?
BACKGROUND
Myocardial infarction is a common life threatening medical emergency. The mortality remains around 10% and can be influenced by early reperfusion achieved either by thrombolysis or angioplasty.


OBJECTIVE
To outline the relative suitability and safety of thrombolysis as a treatment option for myocardial infarction.


CONCLUSIONS
Initial assessment and treatment are vitally important in improving outcome. Later risk factor modification remains an important factor in reducing future cardiac events.
Warren
R J
RJ
Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria.
D017130:Angioplasty; D000075202:Contraindications; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects