A 62-year-old woman known to have type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and ischemic stroke 1 month ago, presented to the Emergency Room complaining of central stab... A 62-year-old woman known to have type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and ischemic stroke 1 month ago, presented to the Emergency Room complaining of central stabbing continuous chest pain for 3 hours. She was started on oxygen, morphine, and sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Give IV magnesium B. Do CT angiography C. Urgent coronary angiography D. Give thrombolytic medication
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The question provides a clinical scenario involving a 62-year-old woman with multiple health conditions and asks for the most appropriate next step in her treatment following her presentation in the Emergency Room.
Answer
Urgent coronary angiography
The final answer is C. Urgent coronary angiography
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The final answer is C. Urgent coronary angiography
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Given the patient's symptoms of central stabbing chest pain, her history of ischemic stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertension, the next appropriate step is to perform urgent coronary angiography to evaluate potential blockage or coronary artery disease.
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