Thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction in a district general hospital
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Thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction in a district general hospital
Abstract
We report our experience in establishing thrombolysis as a routine part of the management of patients with acute myocardial infarction in our hospital; with particular reference to the effectiveness of the policy, safety and delays in administration.
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Thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction.J R Soc Med. 1990 Mar;83(3):197-8. doi: 10.1177/014107689008300331. J R Soc Med. 1990. PMID: 2325068 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
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