Question

A 74-year-old with new LBBB and chest pain has concern for anterior STEMI. EMS asks about initial antiplatelet in the field. What is correct for suspected ACS without contraindication?

Accepted Answer

Give aspirin 162-325 mg chewed

Answer

Avoid aspirin until troponin is positive

Answer

Give clopidogrel only

Answer

Start anticoagulation only

Answer

No prehospital therapy

Practice question

A 74-year-old with new LBBB and chest pain has concern for anterior STEMI. EMS asks about initial antiplatelet in the field. What is correct for suspected ACS without contraindication?