A 45-year-old with chest pain has an ECG showing diffuse ST-segment elevation with PR depression; pain improves when leaning forward. Troponin normal....

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A 45-year-old with chest pain has an ECG showing diffuse ST-segment elevation with PR depression; pain improves when leaning forward. Troponin normal. Best initial therapy?

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High-dose NSAID plus colchicine

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Immediate thrombolysis

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High-dose statin only

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Systemic anticoagulation

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Urgent coronary angiography

Acute pericarditis — MRCP Part 1 MCQ

A 45-year-old with chest pain has an ECG showing diffuse ST-segment elevation with PR depression; pain improves when leaning forward. Troponin normal. Best initial therapy?