Diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage complicating thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction

Clin Cardiol. 1997 Mar;20(3):298-300. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960200321.

Abstract

Diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage has rarely been reported as a complication of thrombolytic therapy. Recently, two patients who developed this complication were observed at our institution. This diagnosis should be considered in any post-thrombolytic patient with respiratory distress, diffuse pulmonary infiltrates, and an otherwise unexplained fall in hemoglobin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy*
  • Radiography
  • Thrombolytic Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator / adverse effects

Substances

  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator