Reteplase or alteplase for the thrombolysis of acute ST elevation myocardial infarction

Report By: Richard Body - Clinical Research Fellow
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 25th August 2006
Last Modified: 25th August 2006
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction] does [reteplase or alteplase] lead to [lower mortality and greater probability of reperfusion]?