| Issue |
J Extra Corpor Technol
Volume 15, Number 3, June 1983
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| Page(s) | 83 - 85 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/198315383 | |
| Published online | 18 September 2023 | |
Review Article
Streptokinase Infusion in the Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Review
Extracorporeal Circulation Technology Program and The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
* Direct Communications to: James P. Dearing, Extracorporeal CirculatiOn Technology Program, College of Allied Health Sciences, Medical Uruvers1ty of South Carolina, 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425.
Recent studies indicate that Streptokinase therapy early in Acute Myocardial Infarction can successfully produce coronary thrombolysis in approximately 80% of such patients. Reperfusion is frequently accompanied by relief of chest pain and normalization of ST segments. Cineangiography has shown myocardial salvage of the infarct region, improved LV function, and lowered mortality rates. The untoward effects of Streptokinase treatment appear to be manageable and the benefits of recanalization with Streptokinase outweigh the risks and side effects involved.
© 1983 AMSECT
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