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Thomas S Davis1, Michael Scott Binder2, Ali M Hama Amin2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, Virginia USA.
Insights
Early infarct-associated pericarditis is rare due to prompt interventions. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is recommended for definitive diagnosis in cases like silent myocardial infarction.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Early infarct-associated pericarditis is uncommon with current early coronary angiography and intervention protocols.
- Diagnosis often relies on initial electrocardiogram and echocardiogram, but definitive imaging is crucial.
Observation:
- Presents a rare case of early infarct-associated pericarditis.
- Occurred in a patient with a late-presenting, silent right coronary artery myocardial infarction.
Findings:
- Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is the recommended definitive imaging modality.
- Highlights the utility of CMR in diagnosing rare post-myocardial infarction complications.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the importance of considering pericarditis even with silent myocardial infarction.
- Suggests CMR should be considered for definitive diagnosis in complex or atypical presentations of myocardial infarction complications.
Abstract:
Early infarct-associated pericarditis is a rare entity, given the availability of early coronary angiography and intervention. Although the electrocardiogram and the surface echocardiogram are initial studies, definitive imaging with cardiac magnetic resonance is recommended. We present a case of early infarct-associated pericarditis in the setting of a late-presenting silent right coronary artery myocardial infarction.
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