Describes the clinical features and time course of post-myocardial-infarction syndrome.
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Supports recognition of post-MI syndrome in delayed presentations; leaves open optimal management strategies.
The post-myocardial-infarction syndrome is character- ized by prolonged pericardial friction, persistent chest pain, continuing fever, and, in many instances, by pericardial and pleural effusion. These features develop during the first few weeks after myocardial infarction. The whole illness may pursue a relapsing course for months.
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Davidson et al. (1961) studied this question.
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