Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention
- Step 1: Inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction is treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention.
Answer
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention.
Why not the others: 'Intravenous tenecteplase': fibrinolysis is used only when primary PCI cannot be delivered in time. 'Urgent coronary artery bypass grafting': surgery is kept for left main or multivessel disease and mechanical complications. 'Oral beta-blocker with observation': drugs alone do not reopen the occluded artery.
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