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Acute and Recurrent Pericarditis.

Massimo Imazio1, Fiorenzo Gaita1

  • 1Department of Medical Sciences, University Cardiology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Corso Bramante 88/90, Torino 10126, Italy.

Cardiology Clinics
|October 14, 2017
PubMed
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Acute and recurrent pericarditis, a common heart condition, is diagnosed using clinical evaluation, ECG, and echocardiography. First-line treatment involves NSAIDs and colchicine, with corticosteroids reserved for specific cases or treatment failure.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Pericarditis is the most common pericardial syndrome.
  • It can be isolated or associated with systemic diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for acute and recurrent pericarditis.
  • To highlight common complications and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation, electrocardiogram (ECG), and echocardiography.
  • Empiric therapy involves nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) plus colchicine.
  • Corticosteroids are used for specific indications, contraindications, or treatment failure.

Main Results:

  • NSAIDs plus colchicine represent the first-line therapy.
Keywords:
DiagnosisPericarditisPrognosisTherapy

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  • Recurrence is the most frequent complication, affecting up to 30% of patients after the first episode.

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective management of pericarditis requires accurate diagnosis and appropriate first-line therapy.
    • Understanding indications for corticosteroids and managing recurrence are crucial for patient outcomes.