Key result
Colchicine as an adjunct to aspirin or NSAIDs decreased rates of recurrence and symptom persistence in acute and recurrent pericarditis across 5 randomized trials.
Why the study?
Does colchicine reduce recurrence and symptom persistence in patients with acute or recurrent pericarditis?
Population
Patients with acute pericarditis or recurrent pericarditis
Comparison
Colchicine therapy as an adjunct to aspirin or… vs Control group
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Supports colchicine addition to aspirin/NSAIDs for acute and recurrent pericarditis; confirms efficacy across 5 RCTs.
Systematic Review
Does colchicine reduce recurrence and symptom persistence in patients with acute or recurrent pericarditis?
Colchicine added to aspirin or NSAIDs is effective and safe for treating acute pericarditis and preventing recurrences.
Norrid et al. (2014) conducted a systematic review in Acute and recurrent pericarditis. Colchicine was evaluated on Rates of recurrence and symptom persistence. Colchicine as an adjunct to aspirin or NSAIDs decreased rates of recurrence and symptom persistence in acute and recurrent pericarditis across 5 randomized trials.
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