Title of article
Stuck aortic valve treated by reteplase in a Bentall patient
Author/Authors
Tanyeli, Ömer Necmettin Erbakan Konya University - Meram Medicine Faculty - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkey , Dereli, Yüksel Necmettin Erbakan University - Meram Faculty of Medicine - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkey , Düzenli, Mehmet Akif Necmettin Erbakan University - Meram Faculty of Medicine - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkey , Görmüş, Niyazi Necmettin Erbakan University - Meram Faculty of Medicine - Department of Cardiology, Turkey
From page
339
To page
340
Abstract
Reteplase, a recombinant plasminogen activator, is indicated for the thrombolytic treatment of suspected myocardial infarction with persistent ST elevation or recent left bundle-branch block within 12 h; however, its use on stuck mechanical valves remains controversial.
Journal title
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
Journal title
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
Record number
2693239
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