In which of the following patients would thrombolytic therapy be contraindicated?

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Thrombolytic therapy is contraindicated in patients who have recently given birth because of the increased risk of bleeding. Thrombolytic therapy dissolves blood clots and can increase the risk of bleeding complications, which can be dangerous for postpartum patients who may already have increased bleeding. Thrombolytic therapy may be used in patients with COPD, pneumonia or heart failure if considered appropriate and after weighing the risks and benefits.

In Which of the Following Patients Would Thrombolytic Therapy Be