A 58-year-old with a large anterior STEMI 2 hours after onset presents to a PCI-capable center. Time from first medical contact to device is expected ...

Question

A 58-year-old with a large anterior STEMI 2 hours after onset presents to a PCI-capable center. Time from first medical contact to device is expected 70 minutes. Best reperfusion strategy?

Accepted Answer

Primary PCI

Answer

Fibrinolysis now

Answer

Medical therapy only

Answer

Delay PCI to 120 minutes

Answer

Thrombolysis followed by PCI in 24 h

us-abem MCQ (SBA): STEMI Reperfusion

A 58-year-old with a large anterior STEMI 2 hours after onset presents to a PCI-capable center. Time from first medical contact to device is expected 70 minutes. Best reperfusion strategy?