Problem:
A middle-aged male patient arrives at the emergency department with chest pain and is diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction. After a successful coronary artery stent placement, his healthcare providers are concerned about the risk of reperfusion injury due to the sudden reintroduction of oxygen to the previously ischemic tissue. Which of the following mechanisms contributes to reperfusion injury? Group of answer choices Activation of antioxidant enzymes Enhanced ATP production Decreased oxidative stress Generation of reactive oxygen species