Streptokinase – Contraindications – Medicine MCQ

Use of streptokinase is contraindicated in?

A. Pulmonary embolism

B. AV fistula

C. Thrombophlebitis

D. Intracranial tumour

Correct answer : D. Intracranial tumour

Absolute contraindications for thrombolysis:

• Previous history of intracranial haemorrhage
• Cerebral vascular lesions (like AV malformations)
• Intracranial malignancy
• Suspected aortic dissection
• Bleeding diathesis