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STREAM-2: Half-Dose Tenecteplase vs Primary PCI in Older Patients with STEMI?

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Background: Primary PCI is the recommended reperfusion strategy in patients with STEMI and should be initiated within 2 hours after first medical contact. In non-PCI-capable hospitals this goal is not always achievable due to delays in transfer. In these cases, thrombolysis is recommended to improve morbidity and mortality. Primary PCI: 95.7%

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