Why Is Thrombolytic Therapy Contraindicated In Hypertension?

Why Is Thrombolytic Therapy Contraindicated In Hypertension? Thrombolytic therapy is contraindicated in patients with a systolic blood pressure greater than 185 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 110 mmHg. Elevated blood pressure can lead to a delay in thrombolytic therapy, which is associated with increased morbidity. What are the contraindications to thrombolytic therapy? Recent