Clinical implications of ST-segment non-resolution after thrombolysis for myocardial infarction

AUTOR(ES)

Bhatia, L

FONTE

The Royal Society of Medicine

RESUMO

Failed reperfusion after thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction is common and signifies a poor prognosis. We investigated the clinical consequences of non-resolution of the ST segment after thrombolytic therapy for acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction, in 85 consecutive patients admitted to a coronary care unit lacking rapid access to angioplasty. Failed thrombolysis was defined as <50% ST-segment resolution 180 minutes after the start of thrombolytic treatment. Outcomes were measured in terms of in-hospital adverse events, length of hospital stay, and mortality at 6 weeks and 1 year.

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