Key result
Idiopathic or viral pericarditis and pericardial effusion in US children is most common in male adolescents, with a 10.3% 1-year readmission rate and infrequent use of colchicine (3.9%).
Population
543 children hospitalized for idiopathic or viral pericarditis and pericardial effusion without underlying…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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Signals substantial pediatric readmission burden with low colchicine use; leaves open optimal management pending targeted trials.
Observational (n=543)
Yes
Idiopathic or viral pericarditis and pericardial effusion in children is most common in male adolescents, has a 10.3% 1-year readmission rate, and is infrequently treated with colchicine despite adult guidelines.
Shakti et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Idiopathic or viral pericarditis and pericardial effusion (n=543). Idiopathic or viral pericarditis and pericardial effusion in US children is most common in male adolescents, with a 10.3% 1-year readmission rate and infrequent use of colchicine (3.9%).