85yo male had ambulance called by son at 6am due to left sid | Figure 1

85yo male had ambulance called by son at 6am due to left sided back pain on inspiration. Pain began 10hrs earlier post dinner when trying to get in a vehicle. Nil cardiac hx, nil blood thinners, only gord and a fall 1yr ago causing rib fractures. Leaves house 2-3 times a week. Sounded muscular (noted when opening a car door), then respiratory (only on inspiration). 12 lead.. AF, RBBB, LPFB.. afebrile, spo2 87%. Second ECG 45 mins after first. Concerned by ST depression in V3-5.. posterior MI?

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