An Uncommon Complication of Streptokinase: Large Spontaneous Iliopsoas Hematoma

An Uncommon Complication of Streptokinase: Large Spontaneous Iliopsoas Hematoma

Streptokinase is a fibrinolytic agent that enhances plasmin activation and is used in selected patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Similar to the other thrombolytics, a common side effect is bleeding, especially from venous puncture sites. Here, we present a case of acute...

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Main Authors: Raheleh Aliabadi, Hassan Riahi Beni, Jila Nadjafi, Morteza Hassanzade, Mehrnaz Tabrizi, Mohsen Nasiri, Gandom Sedehi, Ali Pourmojarab
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2017-08-01
Series:Acta Medica Iranica
Subjects:
Streptokinase
ST elevation myocardial infarction
Hematoma
Iliopsoas muscle
Online Access:https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/view/5087

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