Thrombolytic therapy for patients with myocardial infarction who are older than 75 years - Do the risks outweigh the benefits?

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作者
Ayanian, JZ
Braunwald, E
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[1] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Dept Hlth Care Policy, Boston, MA 02115 USA
[2] Partners HealthCare Syst, Boston, MA USA
[3] Brigham & Womens Hosp, Div Gen Med, Boston, MA 02115 USA
[4] Brigham & Womens Hosp, Div Cardiovasc, Boston, MA 02115 USA
[5] Brigham & Womens Hosp, Dept Med, Boston, MA 02115 USA
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myocardial infarction; thrombolysis; angioplasty; aging; outcome and process assessment (health care);
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10.1161/01.CIR.101.19.2224
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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页码:2224 / 2226
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