Question

A 64-year-old man presents to the emergency department with prolonged chest pain. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III and aVF. While waiting for primary PCI, which single intervention should be given first if there are no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

Chewed acetylsalicylic acid 160-325 mg

Answer

Immediate intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase

Answer

High-dose statin loading

Answer

Intravenous beta-blocker

Answer

Clopidogrel loading dose only

Practice question

A 64-year-old man presents to the emergency department with prolonged chest pain. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III and aVF. While waiting for primary PCI, which single intervention should be given first if there are no contraindications?