Open AccessAccelerated Infusion of Streptokinase for the Treatment of Left-Sided Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis
Author(s) -
Ganesan Karthikeyan,
Ravi S. Math,
Navin Mathew,
Bhima Shankar,
Mani Kalaivani,
Sandeep Singh,
Vinay K. Bahl,
Jack Hirsh,
John W. Eikelboom
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/circulationaha.109.876706
Subject(s) - medicine , streptokinase , hazard ratio , confidence interval , thrombosis , surgery , stroke (engine) , thrombolysis , single center , cardiology , myocardial infarction , mechanical engineering , engineering
No large prospective studies have evaluated the efficacy of fibrinolytic therapy for left-sided prosthetic valve thrombosis, yet it remains the first line of treatment in developing countries.
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