Question

A 64-year-old man arrives with suspected ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Which immediate intervention is recommended by NICE guidelines to be administered first, presuming no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 300 mg oral

Answer

High-flow oxygen

Answer

Morphine intravenous infusion

Answer

Clopidogrel 300 mg oral

Answer

Intravenous beta-blocker

Practice question

A 64-year-old man arrives with suspected ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Which immediate intervention is recommended by NICE guidelines to be administered first, presuming no contraindications?