Question

what is an advantage of primary percutaneous coronary intervention in a catheterization laboratory for patients with cardiac arrest secondary to coronary artery? choose the correct answer it eliminates the need for mechanical ventilation it reduces the need for narcotic analgesics it restores blood flow in an infarction - related artery it improves brain recovery in comatose patients

Explanation:

Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a procedure to open blocked coronary arteries. Its main advantage is restoring blood - flow in the artery affected by infarction. Mechanical ventilation and narcotic analgesics needs are not directly related to its main benefit. And while brain recovery can be a secondary positive outcome due to restored circulation, the most direct advantage is restoring blood flow in the artery.

Answer:

It restores blood flow in an infarction - related artery