Question

A 60-year-old man presents within 90 minutes of chest pain. ECG shows anterior STEMI. SpO2 is 97% on air. Which of the following is NOT recommended routinely in pre-PCI care?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen via nasal cannula

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg stat

Answer

Second antiplatelet agent (e.g., ticagrelor)

Answer

Prompt transfer for primary PCI

Answer

Opioid analgesia for severe pain

Practice question

A 60-year-old man presents within 90 minutes of chest pain. ECG shows anterior STEMI. SpO2 is 97% on air. Which of the following is NOT recommended routinely in pre-PCI care?