Question

A 65-year-old male with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with acute chest pain radiating to his left arm. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. What is the most appropriate immediate management step?

Accepted Answer

Perform a primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

Answer

Administer sublingual GTN

Answer

Give IV amiodarone

Answer

Start a beta-blocker immediately

Answer

Administer high-flow oxygen regardless of oxygen saturation

Practice question

A 65-year-old male with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with acute chest pain radiating to his left arm. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. What is the most appropriate immediate management step?