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MediumCardiologyAcute pericarditisau-amcau-racp

A 24-year-old man presents to the emergency department with acute severe chest pain that is sharp, pleuritic and relieved by sitting forward. He had a viral upper respiratory infection 1 week ago. Examination reveals a pericardial friction rub. ECG shows diffuse concave ST elevation with PR depression. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?

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