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Thrombolysis in the treatment of acute transmural myocardial infarction. 1987

B Smith, and J W Kennedy

Since 1980, many data have been published concerning the pathophysiology of acute myocardial infarction and its effect on mortality. Research has been directed at developing a means of interrupting the evolution of transmural infarction and normalizing blood flow through the infarct-related vessel. Intracoronary delivery of thrombolytic agents has proved to be an effective, albeit logistically limited, means of reperfusion. The use of intravenous agents has broadened the applicability of thrombolytic therapy without severely compromising its efficacy. The recent availability of clot-selective agents has produced the potential of safely interrupting the infarction process at the earliest possible moment. This article reviews the research that has led to our use of thrombolytic agents and proposes a reasonable program of patient management in acute myocardial infarction.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007261 Infusions, Intra-Arterial Regional infusion of drugs via an arterial catheter. Often a pump is used to impel the drug through the catheter. Used in therapy of cancer, upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, infection, and peripheral vascular disease. Infusions, Regional Arterial,Infusions, Intra Arterial,Infusions, Intraarterial,Arterial Infusion, Intra,Arterial Infusion, Regional,Arterial Infusions, Intra,Arterial Infusions, Regional,Infusion, Intra Arterial,Infusion, Intra-Arterial,Infusion, Intraarterial,Infusion, Regional Arterial,Intra Arterial Infusion,Intra Arterial Infusions,Intra-Arterial Infusion,Intra-Arterial Infusions,Intraarterial Infusion,Intraarterial Infusions,Regional Arterial Infusion,Regional Arterial Infusions
D007262 Infusions, Intravenous The long-term (minutes to hours) administration of a fluid into the vein through venipuncture, either by letting the fluid flow by gravity or by pumping it. Drip Infusions,Intravenous Drip,Intravenous Infusions,Drip Infusion,Drip, Intravenous,Infusion, Drip,Infusion, Intravenous,Infusions, Drip,Intravenous Infusion
D009203 Myocardial Infarction NECROSIS of the MYOCARDIUM caused by an obstruction of the blood supply to the heart (CORONARY CIRCULATION). Cardiovascular Stroke,Heart Attack,Myocardial Infarct,Cardiovascular Strokes,Heart Attacks,Infarct, Myocardial,Infarction, Myocardial,Infarctions, Myocardial,Infarcts, Myocardial,Myocardial Infarctions,Myocardial Infarcts,Stroke, Cardiovascular,Strokes, Cardiovascular
D010959 Tissue Plasminogen Activator A proteolytic enzyme in the serine protease family found in many tissues which converts PLASMINOGEN to FIBRINOLYSIN. It has fibrin-binding activity and is immunologically different from UROKINASE-TYPE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR. The primary sequence, composed of 527 amino acids, is identical in both the naturally occurring and synthetic proteases. Alteplase,Plasminogen Activator, Tissue-Type,T-Plasminogen Activator,Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator,Actilyse,Activase,Lysatec rt-PA,TTPA,Tisokinase,Tissue Activator D-44,Lysatec rt PA,Lysatec rtPA,Plasminogen Activator, Tissue,Plasminogen Activator, Tissue Type,T Plasminogen Activator,Tissue Activator D 44,Tissue Type Plasminogen Activator
D003331 Coronary Vessels The veins and arteries of the HEART. Coronary Arteries,Sinus Node Artery,Coronary Veins,Arteries, Coronary,Arteries, Sinus Node,Artery, Coronary,Artery, Sinus Node,Coronary Artery,Coronary Vein,Coronary Vessel,Sinus Node Arteries,Vein, Coronary,Veins, Coronary,Vessel, Coronary,Vessels, Coronary
D005343 Fibrinolytic Agents Fibrinolysin or agents that convert plasminogen to FIBRINOLYSIN. Antithrombic Drug,Antithrombotic Agent,Antithrombotic Agents,Fibrinolytic Agent,Fibrinolytic Drug,Thrombolytic Agent,Thrombolytic Agents,Thrombolytic Drug,Antithrombic Drugs,Fibrinolytic Drugs,Thrombolytic Drugs,Agent, Antithrombotic,Agent, Fibrinolytic,Agent, Thrombolytic,Agents, Antithrombotic,Drug, Antithrombic,Drug, Fibrinolytic,Drug, Thrombolytic,Drugs, Antithrombic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013300 Streptokinase Streptococcal fibrinolysin . An enzyme produced by hemolytic streptococci. It hydrolyzes amide linkages and serves as an activator of plasminogen. It is used in thrombolytic therapy and is used also in mixtures with streptodornase (STREPTODORNASE AND STREPTOKINASE). EC 3.4.-. Avelizin,Awelysin,Celiase,Distreptase,Kabikinase,Kabivitrum,Streptase,Streptodecase

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