Rescue-Thrombolysis in Cardiac Arrest: The ‘Provider’ of Last Resort

Authors

  • Lim Khai Yen Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 KubangKerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Shahira Ismail Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 KubangKerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Shukri Saad Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 KubangKerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Mohd Hashairi Fauzi Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia - Health Campus, 16150 Kota Bahru, KubangKerian, Kelantan, MY 16150
  • Nik Hisamuddin Nik Ab Rahman Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 KubangKerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v19i2.45015

Keywords:

cardiac arrest; thrombolytic therapy; emergency department

Abstract

Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death globally, and heart disease is known to be a major risk factor for cardiac arrest. In practice, an arrest is presumed to be of cardiac origin unless it is known or likely due to non-cardiac causes. The prognosis of the patient following cardiac arrest is generally poor. Although thrombolytic therapy is well known to be the treatment for myocardial thrombosis, it is not routinely recommended in cardiac arrest due to its potential bleeding adverse effect. We described a case report of successful thrombolytic therapy in cardiac arrest patient

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(2) 2020 p.319-321

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Published

2020-01-16

How to Cite

Yen, L. K., Ismail, S., Saad, S., Fauzi, M. H., & Rahman, N. H. N. A. (2020). Rescue-Thrombolysis in Cardiac Arrest: The ‘Provider’ of Last Resort. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 19(2), 319–321. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v19i2.45015

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Case Reports

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