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: Jackie Tough
• Journal: Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) (Nurs Stand) 2005 May 25-31 Vol. 19 Issue 37 Pg. 55-64; quiz 66 ISSN: 0029-6570 [Print] England
• PMID: 15938416 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Fibrinolytic Agents

Topics

• Contraindications
• Electrocardiography
• Fibrinolytic Agents (administration & dosage, adverse effects, pharmacology)
• Guideline Adherence
• Humans
• Informed Consent
• Medical Audit
• Myocardial Infarction (drug therapy, nursing, physiopathology)
• Thrombolytic Therapy (nursing)
• United Kingdom