Early administration of thrombolysis can prevent myocardial necrosis: time is myocardium
Sur A et al. - A case is presented in which a 66-year-old man received thrombolysis for an acute ST elevation myocardial infarction within 6 minutes of developing chest pain. The case clearly reinforces the benefits of the rapid delivery of thrombolysis when appropriate for patients with STEMI. Clinicians need to be aware of the benefits of early thrombolysis as laid out in the national service framework. [more...]
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