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

Answer

Nitrate infusion

Answer

Oxygen therapy

Practice 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?