Thrombolytics can provide relative mortality reduction in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, if patient comes within:: (A) 6 hours, (B) 12 hours, (C) 18 hours, (D) 24 hours
Answer is B. Ans. (B) 12 hours(Ref: Harrison 18/e p2027)Thrombolytic drugs should be given within 12 hours after onset of acute MI and within 3 hours of acute strocke.