Question

A 60-year-old man is diagnosed with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Which immediate treatment is recommended to improve mortality and limit infarct size according to UK guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Immediate coronary angiography with primary PCI

Answer

High-flow oxygen

Answer

Sublingual glyceryl trinitrate

Answer

Intravenous beta-blockers

Answer

Fibrinolysis if PCI is available within 90 minutes

Practice question

A 60-year-old man is diagnosed with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Which immediate treatment is recommended to improve mortality and limit infarct size according to UK guidelines?