Question

During an acute MI, there is ischemic damage to the heart muscle. The location and extent of the ischemic damage is the major predictor of complications, ranging from cardiac insufficiency to death, following an MI. What is the "window of opportunity" in restoring blood flow to the affected area so as to diminish the ischemic damage to the heart and maintain the viability of the cells?

Answer 1

During an acute myocardial infarction (MI), there is ischemic damage to the hear muscle. The location and extent of the ischemic damage is the major predictor of complications ranging from cardiac insufficiency to death, following an MI. What is the "window of opportunity" in restoring blood flow to the affected area so as to diminish the ischemic damage to the heart and maintain the viability of the cells?

A. 10-20min

B. 30-40min

C. 20-40min

D. 10-30min

The ANSWER is C. 20-40min