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Cardiac rupture following intracoronary streptokinase
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|January 1, 1983
Insights
Thrombolytic therapy, like streptokinase infusion, aids early myocardial infarction treatment by dissolving coronary artery clots. However, this approach carries risks, as illustrated by a case of left ventricular free wall rupture following treatment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Thrombolytic therapy has revolutionized acute myocardial infarction management.
- Coronary artery thrombus dissolution is a key goal in early treatment.
- Streptokinase infusion is a common reperfusion strategy.
Abstract:
Thrombolytic dissolution of coronary artery thrombus has added new dimensions to early myocardial infarction treatment. Reperfusion via streptokinase infusion has been shown to be beneficial; however, adverse effects are being noted. We present the case of a patient so treated who subsequently developed left ventricular free wall rupture.