Low back pain during streptokinase infusion

Arq Bras Cardiol. 2002 Feb;78(2):230-5. doi: 10.1590/s0066-782x2002000200012.

Abstract

We report the case of a 57-year-old male patient with severe low back pain during streptokinase infusion administered to treat typical chest pain and elevation of the ST segment in the inferior wall. We reviewed the literature, emphasizing the differential diagnosis, the pathophysiology, and management of the event.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fibrinolytic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Low Back Pain / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy
  • Streptokinase / adverse effects*
  • Streptokinase / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Streptokinase