A 43-year-old woman with chest pain has ECG showing 2-mm ST elevation V2-V4. EMS gave aspirin 324 mg. Which ED action aligns with chronic coronary dis...

Question

A 43-year-old woman with chest pain has ECG showing 2-mm ST elevation V2-V4. EMS gave aspirin 324 mg. Which ED action aligns with chronic coronary disease guidelines regarding β-blockers?

Accepted Answer

Do not delay reperfusion; β-blocker use should be based on haemodynamic stability and indications

Answer

Administer high-dose β-blocker immediately to all

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Avoid β-blockers in all ACS

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Give nonselective β-blocker to reduce mortality instantly

Answer

Switch to sotalol

us-abem MCQ (SBA): ACS-β-Blocker Context

A 43-year-old woman with chest pain has ECG showing 2-mm ST elevation V2-V4. EMS gave aspirin 324 mg. Which ED action aligns with chronic coronary disease guidelines regarding β-blockers?