Thrombolytic Therapy: A Comprehensive Review of its Use in Clinical Medicine - Part i

William R. Bell, Michael B. Streiff

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Abstract

In the first part of this comprehensive review of thrombolytic therapy in clinical medicine, we begin with a brief history of fibrinolysis, followed by a review of the components of die endogenous fibrinolytic system and the currently available plasminogen activators. An in-depth examination of thrombolysis in treatment of acute myocardial infarction follows, Including recommendations for management based on available clinical trial data. New developments in thrombolytic therapy are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)56-72
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Intensive Care Medicine
Volume8
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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