Question

A 32-year-old woman presents with sharp, pleuritic central chest pain that is worse when lying flat and relieved by sitting forward. She had a viral URTI two weeks ago. ECG shows widespread saddle-shaped ST elevation. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

High-dose Ibuprofen and Colchicine

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Intravenous Furosemide

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Prednisolone

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Urgent pericardiocentesis

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Intravenous Co-amoxiclav

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman presents with sharp, pleuritic central chest pain that is worse when lying flat and relieved by sitting forward. She had a viral URTI two weeks ago. ECG shows widespread saddle-shaped ST elevation. What is the most appropriate initial management?