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MI Treatment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Treatment | Oxygen Bed rest for a short period of time Stool softeners Docusate (Colace) Nitroglycerin; Coronary artery dilatation. |
| ACE Inhibitors | Start after thrombolytics are given and blood pressure stabilized. Decrease in ventricular remodeling. Start with a very low dose and work up. Decrease in mortality. |
| Magnesium | Possible decrease in myocardial reperfusion injury following thrombolysis. |
| Beta-blocker | Should be given within twelve hours of symptom onset; Reduces mortality by 40%. Decreased cardiac workload. |
| Antithrombotics | Aspirin;160-325mg chewed as soon as possible after onset of symptoms, Decreases mortality. Clopidigrel used in combination with aspirin in patients having angioplasty / stenting. Heparin, Used in combination with thrombolytics. |