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[Pericarditis in recent myocardial infarct].

P E Valere, L Guillevin, R Tricot

    Minerva Medica
    |December 15, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Epistenocardial pericarditis, a complication of myocardial infarction, occurred in 16% of patients. Its presence did not increase mortality or acute complications, despite higher atrial fibrillation rates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Internal Medicine

    Context:

    • Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
    • Pericarditis, inflammation of the pericardium, can occur as a complication of MI.
    • Epistenocardial pericarditis, specifically, is associated with anterior MI.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the incidence and clinical significance of epistenocardial pericarditis in patients with myocardial infarction.
    • To assess the impact of epistenocardial pericarditis on mortality, acute complications, and thromboembolic events.
    • To evaluate the safety of brief anticoagulant suspension in patients with epistenocardial pericarditis.

    Summary:

    • Epistenocardial pericarditis was observed in 16% (64/400) of myocardial infarction patients.
    • No significant differences in mortality or acute complications (cardiac insufficiency, arrhythmia) were found compared to controls.
    • Atrial fibrillation was more frequent in patients with epistenocardial pericarditis, but thromboembolic complications did not increase with brief anticoagulant suspension.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the relatively benign nature of epistenocardial pericarditis regarding mortality and acute complications.
    • Suggests that brief anticoagulant interruption is safe in this patient group, even with increased atrial fibrillation.
    • Informs clinical management decisions for myocardial infarction patients who develop pericarditis.

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