Question

A 45-year-old with crushing chest pain for 2 hours and ST elevations in leads II III aVF. Which immediate management is recommended by NICE for ST-elevation myocardial infarction

Accepted Answer

Urgent coronary angiography with PCI if available within 120 minutes

Answer

IV streptokinase for all patients

Answer

Chewable aspirin alone with no further intervention

Answer

High-flow oxygen irrespective of saturation

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy until troponin is back

Practice question

A 45-year-old with crushing chest pain for 2 hours and ST elevations in leads II III aVF. Which immediate management is recommended by NICE for ST-elevation myocardial infarction