Asked by Harkamal Dhillon on Jun 05, 2024
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A nurse is caring for a client who just presented with signs of stent thrombosis (ST) -elevation myocardial infarction. An emergency angioplasty with stenting procedure has been planned for the client. The nurse knows that this procedure must be initiated on this client within how long since her first contact with the nurse?
A) 30 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
Stent Thrombosis
A serious, potentially fatal complication where a blood clot forms on a coronary stent, leading to blocked blood flow.
ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction
A type of heart attack characterized by a significant blockage in the heart's arteries, which is identified by an elevation in the ST segment on an EKG.
Emergency Angioplasty
A medical procedure to restore blood flow through the artery by inflating a small balloon in it, often performed during an acute heart attack.
- Understand the timing of interventions for cardiovascular emergencies.
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Zeeshan AhmedJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The recommended time frame for initiating an emergency angioplasty with stenting procedure for a patient presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is within 90 minutes of first medical contact. This is to ensure the best possible outcomes by restoring blood flow to the heart muscle as quickly as possible.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the timing of interventions for cardiovascular emergencies.