Search / Trial NCT00000507

Intravenous Streptokinase in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 18, 2024

Completed

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Description

BACKGROUND: Determination of the potential value of thrombolytic therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction was an issue of major importance in 1983. An estimated 1.4 million heart attacks occurred each year, of which over 500,000 were fatal. Reduction of mortality required an effective means to reduce infarct size. Studies indicated that reperfusion represented a potent means of achieving salvage of ischemic myocardium. Pilot clinical studies indicated that reperfusion could be achieved in a substantial percentage of patients by lysis of coronary thrombosis with both intracorona...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Men and women, aged less than 75. Myocardial infarction onset within six hours.

About University Of Washington

The University of Washington (UW) is a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a robust network of interdisciplinary teams, UW fosters collaboration among top-tier researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals, aiming to translate scientific discoveries into impactful treatments and interventions. The university is dedicated to ethical research practices and participant safety, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory standards in all clinical trials. Through its state-of-the-art facilities and extensive expertise, UW strives to address pressing health challenges and improve patient outcomes on a local and global scale.

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Not reported

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