Paramedics are transporting a 54-year-old male with an ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI). The man is scheduled f
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 1:30 pm
Paramedics are transporting a 54-year-old male with an
ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI). The man is scheduled for
a primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) upon arrival at
the hospital. Having already been given aspirin and ticagrelor, the
accepting interventional cardiologist requests an IV delivery of a
heparin.
6.1 According to the scientific literature, how does the
efficacy of enoxaparin compare to that of unfractionated heparin?
(max. 200 words)
6.2 Should enoxaparin or unfractionated heparin be used in this
case? Ensure you consider the drugs which have already been
delivered in your response. Use references from the scientific
literature to justify your answer. (max. 200 words)
ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI). The man is scheduled for
a primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) upon arrival at
the hospital. Having already been given aspirin and ticagrelor, the
accepting interventional cardiologist requests an IV delivery of a
heparin.
6.1 According to the scientific literature, how does the
efficacy of enoxaparin compare to that of unfractionated heparin?
(max. 200 words)
6.2 Should enoxaparin or unfractionated heparin be used in this
case? Ensure you consider the drugs which have already been
delivered in your response. Use references from the scientific
literature to justify your answer. (max. 200 words)