For the best therapeutic effect after a myocardial infarction (MI), thrombolytics should be administered within the first 3 hours (ideally 30 minutes) of presentation of symptoms
Studies have shown that thrombolytic therapy, however, can be of benefit up to how many hours after the initial presentation of symptoms of MI?
a. 6 hours c. 10 hours
b. 8 hours d. 12 hours
D
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