The MOST immediate forms of reperfusion therapy for an injured myocardium are:
A) high-dose aspirin and high-flow supplemental oxygen.
B) fibrinolytics and percutaneous coronary intervention.
C) angioplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting.
D) supplemental oxygen and an infusion of nitroglycerin.
Answer: B) fibrinolytics and percutaneous coronary intervention.
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