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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Acute pericarditis is an inflammatory heart condition with risks of complications and recurrence.
  • The incidence of recurrence after an initial uncomplicated episode remains unclear.
  • Understanding recurrence predictors is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of pericarditis recurrence in patients with a first, uncomplicated clinical course.
  • To identify clinical predictors associated with recurrence after an initial episode of acute pericarditis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of electronic health records at a major US urban hospital (2009-2018).
  • Inclusion criteria: first episode of acute pericarditis with an uncomplicated course (no death, large effusion, tamponade, constriction, or incessant disease).
  • Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentation, treatment, and follow-up data.

Main Results:

  • 164 patients (68%) had an uncomplicated first episode of acute pericarditis.
  • Median follow-up was 186 days; 9% of patients experienced recurrence.
  • Recurrence was linked to younger age (p=0.034) and subacute/delayed presentation (p=0.023). Colchicine use was less frequent in recurrent cases (p=0.036).

Conclusions:

  • Approximately 9% of patients with initially uncomplicated acute pericarditis experience recurrence.
  • Younger age and subacute presentation are significant predictors of recurrence.
  • These findings highlight the need for vigilant monitoring and potentially tailored treatment strategies.