Question

A 60-year-old man presents with central chest pain lasting 30 minutes. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. According to current guidelines, what is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin plus a P2Y12 inhibitor) and urgent PCI

Answer

Immediate thrombolysis

Answer

High-dose statin only

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IV beta-blocker

Answer

Immediate sublingual GTN and observe

Practice question

A 60-year-old man presents with central chest pain lasting 30 minutes. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. According to current guidelines, what is the most appropriate immediate management?