title: Thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction.
abstract: This article examines thrombolytic therapy, the first-line treatment for patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction in most UK hospitals. The pharmacology of thrombolytic drugs and reasons for their use are discussed.
authors.affiliation: James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. jackie.tough@stees.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tough
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008485:Medical Audit; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000451:nursing; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents