TABLE 3

Contraindications to thrombolysis

Absolute
History of hemorrhagic stroke or stroke of unknown origin
Ischemic stroke in previous 3 months
Central nervous system neoplasm
Major trauma, surgery, or head injury in previous 3 weeks
Active bleeding
Relative
Ischemic stroke > 3 months previously
Oral anticoagulation
Pregnancy or first postpartum week
Noncompressible puncture site
Traumatic resuscitation
Systolic blood pressure > 180 mm Hg
Diastolic blood pressure > 110 mm Hg
Advanced liver disease
Infective endocarditis
Active peptic ulcer disease