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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is acute pericarditis?
Acute pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium (outer covering of the heart). It develops suddenly (<6 weeks). Possible causes include: infection, trauma, or an autoimmune condition. The condition affects all ages, but is more common among men between 16 to 65 years of age.
Symptoms of acute pericarditis
Chest pain
Chest tightness
My brain is not functioning right now
Fever
Feel the heart is pounding
Left-sided chest pain
Feeling breathless
Fatigue
Questions your doctor may ask to check for acute pericarditis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose acute pericarditis
Do you have any chest pain?
Do you have chest tightness?
Do you have problems focusing or a reduced sense of awareness in your surroundings?
Do you have a fever?
Do you feel your heart is pounding?
Treatment for acute pericarditis
Mild cases may not require treatment. Medications to reduce inflammation and pain are used to treat acute pericarditis for moderate and severe cases. Severe cases may require hospitalisation. If fluid builds up in the space between the heart and its covering, surgery may be required.
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References
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0033062016301384?via%3Dihub
Snyder MJ, Bepko J, White M. Acute pericarditis: diagnosis and management. Am Fam Physician. 2014 Apr 1;89(7):553-60. PMID: 24695601.
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2014/0401/p553.html
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Tatsuya Shiraishi, MD (Cardiology)
Dr. Shiraishi graduated from the Kyoto University School of Medicine. He worked as a cardiologist at Edogawa Hospital, and after joining Ubie, he became the Director of East Nihonbashi Internal Medicine Clinic.
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