Table 1.

Contraindications to thrombolysis

Contraindication
Absolute 
 History of hemorrhagic stroke or stroke of unknown origin 
 Ischemic stroke in previous 6 mo 
 Central nervous system neoplasm 
 Major trauma, surgery, or head injury in previous 3 wk 
 Bleeding diathesis 
 Active bleeding 
Relative 
 Transient ischemic attack in previous 6 mo 
 Oral anticoagulation 
 Pregnancy or first postpartum week 
 Traumatic resuscitation 
 Refractory hypertension (systolic blood pressure >180 mmHg) 
 Advanced liver disease 
 Infective endocarditis 
 Active peptic ulcer 
Contraindication
Absolute 
 History of hemorrhagic stroke or stroke of unknown origin 
 Ischemic stroke in previous 6 mo 
 Central nervous system neoplasm 
 Major trauma, surgery, or head injury in previous 3 wk 
 Bleeding diathesis 
 Active bleeding 
Relative 
 Transient ischemic attack in previous 6 mo 
 Oral anticoagulation 
 Pregnancy or first postpartum week 
 Traumatic resuscitation 
 Refractory hypertension (systolic blood pressure >180 mmHg) 
 Advanced liver disease 
 Infective endocarditis 
 Active peptic ulcer 

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