ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): ST elevation myocardial infarction

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A 60 year old man presents to a small rural hospital 90 minutes after sudden onset of crushing chest pain. ECG shows 3 mm ST elevation in leads II, III and aVF with reciprocal depression in V1-V3. The nearest PCI capable centre is 250 km away and transfer time to balloon inflation is estimated at 3.5 hours. What is the best reperfusion strategy?

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ca-mccqe1 MCQ: ST elevation myocardial infarction — Answer & Explanati