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EasyCardiovascularST-elevation myocardial infarctionuk-plab-1

A 58-year-old man presents to the emergency department 40 minutes after the sudden onset of central crushing chest pain radiating to his left arm. He is pale and sweaty. ECG shows 3 mm ST elevation in leads II, III and aVF. His blood pressure is 130/80 mmHg and oxygen saturation is 97% on air. What is the single most appropriate immediate pharmacological intervention?

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