Question

A 65-year-old woman presents with central chest pain radiating to her jaw lasting 40 minutes, associated with diaphoresis. ECG shows ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, and aVF. What is the preferred immediate reperfusion strategy?

Accepted Answer

Percutaneous coronary intervention within 120 minutes

Answer

Immediate intravenous thrombolysis

Answer

High-dose sublingual nitrates

Answer

Urgent coronary artery bypass graft

Answer

Beta-blocker infusion

Practice question

A 65-year-old woman presents with central chest pain radiating to her jaw lasting 40 minutes, associated with diaphoresis. ECG shows ST-segment elevations in leads II, III, and aVF. What is the preferred immediate reperfusion strategy?