Uncommon presentation of postcardiac injury syndrome: acute pericarditis after percutaneous coronary intervention

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Internal Medicine
• Medical Complications

Background:

• Postcardiac injury syndrome (PCIS) is a recognized complication following cardiac surgery or myocardial infarction.
• It typically manifests as late-onset pleuropericarditis with characteristic clinical and laboratory findings.

Observation:

• This case report describes an unusual presentation of PCIS.
• The syndrome developed after a prolonged and complicated stent implantation procedure, a less common trigger.

Findings:

• The patient exhibited typical clinical, laboratory, and echocardiographic signs of PCIS.
• Despite the less invasive nature of stent implantation compared to major surgery, PCIS developed.

Implications:

• This case expands the understanding of triggers for PCIS.
• It underscores the importance of considering PCIS even after seemingly minor cardiac interventions.
• Further research may clarify the mechanisms behind PCIS in diverse cardiac procedures.