The initial management of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) includes:

A) Observation only

B) Emergent reperfusion therapy — primary PCI (preferred) or fibrinolytics if PCI is not available within 120 minutes

C) Scheduled surgery

D) Antibiotics

Explanation

STEMI: door-to-balloon <90 min (PCI) or door-to-needle <30 min (fibrinolytics). Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + P2Y12 inhibitor), heparin, nitrates, beta-blocker, statin.

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