Why the study?
Pericarditis is the most common form of pericardial disease and may cause significant morbidity and mortality, warranting guidance on diagnosis and management incorporating European Society of Cardiology guidelines.
This article provides a review of the diagnosis and management of idiopathic pericarditis, incorporating European Society of Cardiology guideline recommendations.
Review summarizes ESC-guided idiopathic pericarditis care; leaves open need for updated randomized trials.
Pericarditis is the most common form of pericardial disease and may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Management of idiopathic pericarditis includes pharmacologic therapies, non-pharmacologic therapies, and surgery. This article describes the diagnosis and management of idiopathic causes of pericarditis, incorporating recommendations included in the European Society of Cardiology guidelines.
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