Open AccessManaging acute and recurrent idiopathic pericarditis
Author(s) -
Nicholas C. Schwier,
Cyrille Cornelio,
Taylor M Epperson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of physician assistants
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0893-7400
DOI - 10.1097/01.jaa.0000615468.46936.6d
Subject(s) - pericarditis , medicine , acute pericarditis , intensive care medicine , disease , cardiology
Pericarditis is the most common form of pericardial disease and may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Management of idiopathic pericarditis includes pharmacologic therapies, non-pharmacologic therapies, and surgery. This article describes the diagnosis and management of idiopathic causes of pericarditis, incorporating recommendations included in the European Society of Cardiology guidelines.