Thrombolytic therapy for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: should it be given to all patients prior to urgent PCI?

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Clinical CardiologyVolume 29, Issue 3 p. 93-95 Editor's NoteFree Access Thrombolytic therapy for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: Should it be given to all patients prior to urgent PCI? C. Richard M.D., M.A.C.C., C. Richard M.D., M.A.C.C. Editor-in-ChiefSearch for more papers by this author C. Richard M.D., M.A.C.C., C. Richard M.D., M.A.C.C. Editor-in-ChiefSearch for more papers by this author First published: 05 December 2006 https://doi.org/10.1002/clc.4960290302Citations: 2AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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