Heart BMJ

MARCH 26, 2025

They included randomised controlled trials that enrolled adults undergoing major cardiac surgeries and reported postpericardiotomy syndrome, pericardial effusion and pericarditis as primary or secondary outcomes. to 0.81) and may prevent postoperative pericarditis (RR 0.66, 95% CI 0.45 Pairs of reviewers screened eligible studies.

Open-Heart Surgery 52

Open-Heart Surgery Pharmacology Atrial Fibrillation Pericarditis 52

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

OCTOBER 8, 2023

This review summarizes the evaluation for underlying rheumatic conditions in patients presenting with acute pericarditis, treatment considerations for specific rheumatic conditions, and the role of imaging in diagnosis and monitoring. Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

Pericarditis 40

Pericarditis Article 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Acute pericarditis is characterized by pericardial inflammation which can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. A considerable percentage of patients develops recurrent pericarditis with several relapses. Two pathophysiological mechanisms have been described for idiopathic recurrent pericarditis, autoimmune and autoinflammatory.

Pericarditis 40

Pericarditis Article 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

MAY 9, 2023

Recurrent pericarditis (RP) is the most troublesome complication of acute pericarditis reflecting an unresolving inflammation of the pericardial sac around the heart and associated with significant morbidity.

Pericarditis 40

Pericarditis Quality of Life Outcomes Article 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory for pericarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), it has recently been shown to result in fewer major heart events in those with a recent heart attack. It is an easy win, frequently missed. Low-dose colchicine of 0.5mg daily resulted in a 23% reduction in future heart events 11.

Heart Disease 118

Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks 118

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This may result from fluctuations in heart rate or in nervous system activity or from pharmacologic treatment. Conduction and Refractoriness Alternans — entails variance of impulse propagation along some par t of the conduction system. This conclusion may prove useful in contemplating potential investigative and therapeutic interventions.

Tachycardia 131

Tachycardia Cardiac Arrest ICU Blog 131

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The second most common cause of medical cardiac tamponade is acute idiopathic pericarditis. Less common etiologies include uremia, bacterial or tubercular pericarditis, chronic idiopathic pericarditis, hemorrhage, and other causes such as autoimmune diseases, radiation, myxedema, etc.

Tachycardia 40

Tachycardia Pericarditis Ultrasound Blood Pressure 40