Pre-hospital mortality in acute MI – MCQ – Answer

Pre-hospital mortality in acute MI – MCQ – Answer

Proposed major pre-hospital cause of death in acute myocardial infarction – Correct answer: c) Ventricular fibrillation

Ventricular fibrillation is thought to be the major cause of death in the initial one hour due to electrical instability of the myocardium. Ventricular septal rupture is a delayed complication of acute myocardial infarction. Acute pulmonary edema and cardiogenic shock are important causes of in-hospital mortality in acute myocardial infarction.

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