| However, several significant medical contraindications to beta blockade are present. |
| All trials excluded patients at high risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage and those with contraindications to aspirin therapy. |
| Beta blocker therapy is recommended in patients with a history of myocardial infarction who have no contraindications. |
| Some patients choose not to take hormone replacement, or they may have medical contraindications or experience hormonal side effects. |
| The assessment examined their ability to identify electrocardiographic criteria for thrombolysis and absolute and relative contraindications. |
| In general, if there are no contraindications, streptokinase is preferred by some because of its lower cost. |
