Question

A 66-year-old man presents with central chest pain radiating to the left arm, lasting 15 minutes at rest. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Loading dose of aspirin 300 mg and urgent PCI referral

Answer

Oral aspirin 75 mg

Answer

Sublingual glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)

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Oral beta-blocker

Answer

High-flow oxygen regardless of saturation

Practice question

A 66-year-old man presents with central chest pain radiating to the left arm, lasting 15 minutes at rest. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. What is the most appropriate immediate management?