A 49-year-old male presents to his physician complaining of chest pain. EKG reveals ST elevation. He is diagnosed with myocardial ischemia. Which of the following interventions would be most beneficial?
A) Decrease in ventricular volume with diuretic
B) Increase myocardial oxygen supply
C) Increase heart rate
D) Increase myocardial oxygen demand

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Increasing myocardial oxygen supply would be the most beneficial intervention for myocardial ischemia. This can be achieved through measures such as administering oxygen, using antiplatelet agents, and initiating revascularization procedures such as angioplasty or bypass surgery. Decreasing ventricular volume with a diuretic, increasing heart rate, and increasing myocardial oxygen demand would not typically be helpful in this situation and may even exacerbate the ischemia.

A 49-Year-Old Male Presents to His Physician Complaining of Chest