Which one of the following is an absolute contraindication to the use of thrombolytic agent in the setting of an acute anterior wall myocardial infarction-
Correct Answer: History of CVA with hemiparesis one month ago
Description: Ref: R. Alagappan Manual for Medicine 4th Edition pg no:188-189 Contraindications for Thrombolytic Therapy Absolute contraindications: Active bleeding Defective haemostasis Recent major trauma Surgical procedures < 10 days Invasive procedures < 10 days Neurosurgical procedure < 2 months GI/genito-urinary bleeding < 6 months Stroke/TIA < 12 months Prolonged CPR > 10 minutes H/O CNS tumour, aneurysm, AV malformation Active peptic ulcer Aoic dissection Acute pericarditis Active inflammatory bowel disease Active cavitary lung disease Pregnancy Relative contraindications: Systolic BP > 180 mm Hg Diastolic BP >110 mm Hg Bacterial endocarditis Haemorrhagic diabetic retinopathy H/O intraocular bleeding Chronic warfarin therapy Severe renal or liver disease Severe menstrual bleeding
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