Central Chest Pain That in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 60yo Man | Cardiology | SMLE Q#1032
SMLE Question #1032
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Last updated: February 2026
A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with central chest pain that began 4 hours ago. He underwent an uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy 4 days ago. ECG shows ST-segment elevation consistent with acute myocardial infarction. He has received oxygen, morphine, aspirin, heparin, and nitrates. He is hemodynamically stable, and a catheterization laboratory is available. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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