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[Recurrent acute pericarditis. 20 cases].

J Clémenty, H Jambert, M Dallocchio

    Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
    |August 1, 1979
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    Acute benign pericarditis frequently relapses, often unpredictably. Corticosteroid use may trigger relapses, necessitating gradual tapering and addressing underlying infections.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Acute pericarditis is an inflammatory condition of the pericardium.
    • A significant subset of acute pericarditis cases are categorized as acute benign pericarditis.
    • Recurrence of symptoms, or relapses, is a notable complication in some patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the incidence and characteristics of relapses in acute benign pericarditis.
    • To identify potential triggers and predictive factors for relapses.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of different therapeutic strategies in preventing recurrences.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 100 cases of acute pericarditis over 15 years.
    • Focus on the 62 cases identified as acute benign pericarditis.
    • Review of patient data regarding relapses, treatment, and outcomes.

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    Main Results:

    • 30% of acute benign pericarditis patients experienced multiple relapses.
    • Relapse timing was unpredictable, often occurring over a month after initial episode.
    • Relapses presented with pain, fever, ECG changes, and elevated ESR.
    • Corticosteroid therapy was implicated in 13 relapses.
    • Septic focus eradication prevented further relapses in 6 cases.
    • Insufficient anti-inflammatory therapy duration was noted in 2 cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Acute benign pericarditis has a high relapse rate, with unpredictable intervals.
    • Corticosteroid use is a potential factor in triggering relapses.
    • Addressing deep septic foci and gradual steroid tapering are crucial for managing recurrent cases.
    • Prolonged, relapsing forms, particularly steroid-dependent ones, require careful management protocols.