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A 45-year-old man presents with sharp central chest pain worse on inspiration and lying flat, relieved by sitting forward. He had a viral illness 1 week ago. ECG shows widespread saddle-shaped ST elevation and PR depression. Troponin is slightly elevated but echocardiogram is normal. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

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