Gwen is experiencing an acute STEMI and was taken by ambulance to a large metropolitan hospital with a cardiac center
Which of the following courses of treatment is Gwen MOST likely to receive in the 90 minutes following her arrival at the hospital?
A) Administration of thrombolytics following tests to assess her bleeding risk
B) Administration of antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications and beta blockers
C) Reperfusion via PCI and placement of a stent at the site of the blockage
D) Performance of an angiogram to determine the location of the coronary artery blockage
C
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A. clinical trials. B. reportable activities. C. elimination of wasteful spending. D. reduction of overused medical tests and treatments. E. All of the above
Which joint state and federal program(s) assist(s) with medical costs for those with low incomes and limited resources?
A) Medicaid B) Medicare C) Medicaid and Medicare D) Title 18 of the Social Security Amendment of 1965