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PANCE Practice Question for September 18th

A 57-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidemia comes to the emergency department complaining of crushing substernal chest pain, diaphoresis, and nausea for 3 hours. He denies palpitations or shortness of breath. He has no previous history of angina or myocardial infarction. His temperature is 37.0° C (98.6° F), blood pressure is 82/60 mm Hg, pulse is 103/min, and respirations are 20/min. Physical examination shows jugular venous distention, a tachycardic heart that is without murmurs, and clear lungs. An electrocardiogram is shown.

A right-sided electrocardiogram is also performed that shows ST elevation in V3 and V4.

Which of the following is the most appropriate medical intervention at this time?

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