A 75-year-old man arrives with chest pain and ST-elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Blood pressure is stable. Which is the preferred reperfusion str...

Question

A 75-year-old man arrives with chest pain and ST-elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Blood pressure is stable. Which is the preferred reperfusion strategy if available in a timely manner?

Accepted Answer

Urgent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

Answer

Immediate fibrinolysis with streptokinase

Answer

Intravenous beta-blocker

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Nitrate infusion

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Oxygen therapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Cardiology

A 75-year-old man arrives with chest pain and ST-elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Blood pressure is stable. Which is the preferred reperfusion strategy if available in a timely manner?