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How to order STK in MI patient? |
1.5 mega units in 100 ml normal saline or 5% dextrose over 1 hour. |
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What is the indicator of successful reperfusion? |
• Resolution of chest pain (may be confounded by the use of narcotic analgesics). • Early return of ST segment elevation to isoelectric line or a decrease in the height of the ST elevation by 50% (in the lead that records the highest ST elevation) within 60-90 minutes of initiation of fibrinolytic therapy. • Early peaking of CK and CK-MB levels. • Restoration and/or maintenance of haemodynamic and/or electrical stability. |
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What is the gold standard treatment for MI? |
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention ( PCI ) |
