Key result
A series of 11 cases of acute non-specific benign pericarditis highlights that the disease occurs more frequently than suspected and is often misdiagnosed as coronary occlusion.
Population
11 cases of acute non-specific pericarditis seen in private practice in a subtropical climate
Design
Case_series
Authors
Loading...
Distinguishing benign pericarditis from coronary occlusion aids appropriate management; case series leaves open true incidence and diagnostic criteria.
Case Report (n=11)
No
Highlights the clinical importance of distinguishing acute benign nonspecific pericarditis from acute coronary occlusion to ensure appropriate management and prognosis.
Elwyn Evans (1950) conducted a case report in Acute non-specific benign pericarditis (n=11). A series of 11 cases of acute non-specific benign pericarditis highlights that the disease occurs more frequently than suspected and is often misdiagnosed as coronary occlusion.
Synapse has enriched 3 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: