Al-Mubarak N, Rogers W J, Lambrew C T, Bowlby L J, French W J
University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, USA.
Am J Cardiol. 1999 Jan 1;83(1):89-93, A8. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00785-1.
Among 57,398 thrombolytic recipients in the National Registry of Myocardial Infarction 2, consultation with another physician was sought in 64% before initiating lytic therapy, although presenting features were typical, rather than atypical, in most patients. Consultation significantly delayed the administration of lytic therapy and was associated with increased hospital mortality.
