A new method of curing the apoplexy. With an appendix, containing some observations upon the use and abuse of physick. By John Catherwood, M.D. - 1715

He spent the first 17 pages arguing that bleeding via arteriotomy vs. phlebotomy was better. I.E. Cut open arteries vs. veins.
He does not believe in using emetics
https://www.amazon.com/containing-observations-concerning-Bezoar-Stone-Catherwood/dp/B009JLO80Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1466645650&sr=1-1&keywords=a+new+method+of+curing+the+apoplexy.


Why was this use discontinued? It didn't work. Why hasn't tPA use been discontinued since it only fully works 12% of the time?