A 64-year-old man with chest pain and STEMI receives thrombolysis due to long transfer time. What is the next step after successful fibrinolysis?...

Question

A 64-year-old man with chest pain and STEMI receives thrombolysis due to long transfer time. What is the next step after successful fibrinolysis?

Accepted Answer

Routine invasive angiography within 2-24 hours after successful lysis

Answer

No transfer; discharge tomorrow

Answer

Repeat thrombolysis at 12 hours

Answer

Heparin drip only

Answer

Delay cath for 1 week

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): STEMI