Table 43.1
Contraindications to fibrinolytic pharmacotherapy.
Condition Absolute or relative contraindication

Previous intracranial bleeding

Absolute

Stroke <6 months

Absolute

Closed head or facial trauma <3 months

Absolute

Active uncompressible bleeding

Absolute

Blood pressure >180 mmHg systolic, >100 mmHg diastolic

Absolute

Cerebrovascular lesion or brain tumour

Absolute

Prolonged CPR

Relative

Anticoagulant use

Relative

Surgical procedure within 2 weeks

Relative

Pregnancy

Relative

Condition Absolute or relative contraindication

Previous intracranial bleeding

Absolute

Stroke <6 months

Absolute

Closed head or facial trauma <3 months

Absolute

Active uncompressible bleeding

Absolute

Blood pressure >180 mmHg systolic, >100 mmHg diastolic

Absolute

Cerebrovascular lesion or brain tumour

Absolute

Prolonged CPR

Relative

Anticoagulant use

Relative

Surgical procedure within 2 weeks

Relative

Pregnancy

Relative

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