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A 32-year-old man presents with sharp central chest pain that began 2 days after a flu-like illness. The pain is worse when lying flat and improves when sitting forward. Vital signs are stable. ECG shows widespread concave ST elevation with PR segment depression in several limb leads. Troponin is mildly elevated. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

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