Question

A 57-year-old with NSTEMI stabilized on medical therapy asks about oxygen supplementation. What do contemporary ACC/AHA recommendations suggest?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin contraindicated in all NSTEMI

Answer

Supplemental oxygen for all MI patients

Answer

Supplemental oxygen only if hypoxemia (e.g. SpO₂ <90%) or respiratory distress

Answer

SpO₂ <90% or respiratory distress

Answer

High-flow oxygen regardless of saturation

Practice question

A 57-year-old with NSTEMI stabilized on medical therapy asks about oxygen supplementation. What do contemporary ACC/AHA recommendations suggest?