If a patient was having a myocardial infarction,not an allergic reaction,and received an epinephrine auto-injection,which of the following would most likely occur?

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Epinephrine is a sympathomimetic drug that acts on adrenergic receptors and increases heart rate and contractility, which would help improve myocardial perfusion during a heart attack. Bradycardia, no reaction, and relief of shortness of breath are not expected effects of epinephrine in this scenario.

If a Patient Was Having a Myocardial Infarction,not an Allergic