Which of the following factors are considered to be absolute contraindications to use of throm-bolytic therapy? Select all that apply
a. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) within previous 3 months
b. Aneurysm
c. Intracranial neoplasm
d. Platelet count under 100,000 mm3
e. Age greater than 65 years
f. History of mitral valve prolapse
ANS: A, B, C, D
Factors that are considered absolute contraindications to use of thrombolytic therapy include ex-periencing CVA within the previous 3 months, aneurysm, intracranial neoplasm, and platelet count under 100,000 mm3. A history of mitral valve prolapse is not a contraindication to use, nor is age greater than 65 years.
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