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Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery 8(2):p 61-64, APRIL-JUNE 2022. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jcms.2454.7123.8222.7
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Pre-hospital Thrombolysis of St-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: An Ideal Alternative to Primary Angioplasty in a Developing World
Anthony Gikonyo, Hussein Khalif, Sylviah Chelagat, Dan Gikonyo, Premanand Ponoth
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Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery 8(2):p 61-64, APRIL-JUNE 2022. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jcms.2454.7123.8222.7
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Hussein Khalif, Sylviah Chelagat, Dan Gikonyo, et al./Pre-hospital Thrombolysis of St-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: An Ideal alternative to Primary Angioplasty in a developing world/J Cardiovasc Med Surg.2022;8(2): 61-64.Timeline
Received : April 18, 2022
Accepted : June 09, 2022
Published : June 30, 2022
Abstract
Background: Coronary Artery Disease is on the increase. Management within guideline indicated early apt treatment is critical for successful outcomes. Methods: 50 year old male who presented with chest pain at a peripheral out-patient clinic. The past medical history was not significant and his risk factors were age, gender and tobacco use. An electrocardiogram revealed diagnosis of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction and thrombolysis with streptokinase was administered at the clinic as primary angioplasty was not accessible. Conclusion: Thrombolysis treatment when offered at the first point of medical contact, is a life saver and is the accepted standard management. All medical facilities should be equipped with necessary medication to treat acute coronary syndromes.
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Hussein Khalif, Sylviah Chelagat, Dan Gikonyo, et al./Pre-hospital Thrombolysis of St-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: An Ideal alternative to Primary Angioplasty in a developing world/J Cardiovasc Med Surg.2022;8(2): 61-64.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jcms.2454.7123.8222.7
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