[Intravenous thrombolytic therapy in acute infarct of the myocardium]

Treatment of acute myocardial infarction with plasminogen activators represents a significant advance in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy. This paper describes the first local treatment experience of myocardial infarction in two patients with intravenous thrombolytic agents. The indications and general aspects of thrombolytic treatment are discussed. Thrombolytic therapy has become standard treatment for some patients with acute myocardial infarction.