February 1, 2013Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
Management of myopericarditis
Why the study?
What is the recommended management and prognosis for patients with myopericarditis?
Population
Patients with myopericarditis
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Supports empiric anti-inflammatory therapy and rest for myopericarditis with preserved LV function; leaves open need for prospective trials on troponin stratification.
Structured PICO
What is the recommended management and prognosis for patients with myopericarditis?
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Population
Patients with myopericarditis (pericardial inflammatory syndrome with concurrent mild myocardial involvement documented by elevated troponins)
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Intervention
Management similar to pericarditis (empiric anti-inflammatory doses, rest, and avoidance of physical activity for 6 months)
Myopericarditis is managed similarly to pericarditis with anti-inflammatory therapy and rest, and has a good prognosis without increased risk of recurrence or death when LV function is preserved.
Cite This Study
Imazio et al. (2013) studied this question.