The Living Guidelines: PCI After Failed Fibrinolysis View the Current CLASS III Guidelines

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Class III Guidelines

 * 1) A strategy of coronary angiography with intent to perform PCI (or emergency CABG) is not recommended in patients who have received fibrinolytic therapy if further invasive management is contraindicated or the patient or designee does not wish further invasive care. (Class III Level of Evidence: C)