Lysis of a coronary embolus by intracoronary streptokinase. A case report.

A patient presenting with an acute myocardial infarction, probably caused by a coronary artery embolus after aortic valve replacement, was treated by intracoronary thrombolysis with streptokinase. Restoration of antegrade flow in the previously totally occluded vessel was followed by an uncomplicated recovery and evidence of good preservation of left ventricular function.