• Title of article

    An Uncommon Complication of Streptokinase: Large Spontaneous Iliopsoas Hematoma

  • Author/Authors

    Aliabadi ، Raheleh - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Riahi Beni ، Hassan - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Nadjafi ، Jila - Brighton University , Hassanzade ، Morteza - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tabrizi ، Mehrnaz - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Nasiri ، Mohsen - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Sedehi ، Gandom - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Pourmojarab ، Ali - Iran University of Medical Sciences

  • Pages
    3
  • From page
    411
  • To page
    413
  • Abstract
    Streptokinase is a fibrinolytic agent that enhances plasmin activation and is used in selected patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Similar to the other thrombolytics, a common side effect is bleeding, especially from venous puncture sites. Here, we present a case of acute anterior wall STEMI complicated by large spontaneous iliopsoas hematoma after streptokinase administration. With conservative management, the course of the disease was uneventful, and the patient was discharged with no symptom and no clinically important sequel.
  • Keywords
    Streptokinase , ST elevation myocardial infarction , Hematoma , Iliopsoas muscle
  • Journal title
    Acta Medica Iranica
  • Serial Year
    2017
  • Journal title
    Acta Medica Iranica
  • Record number

    2448049