PE thrombolysis in the elderly and those with comorbidities

A large observational study has shown a remarkable 50% reduction in the mortality rate of hemodynamically unstable patients with PE--who do not have absolute contraindications--when they are treated with thrombolytic therapy.

Source: [e-mail] - May 3, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: theheart.org Tags: Clotblog with Dr Samuel Goldhaber Source Type: blogs