Key result
COVID-19 can present primarily as acute pericarditis in the absence of initial respiratory symptoms, highlighting the need for a high index of suspicion for atypical presentations.
Why the study?
COVID-19 conventionally manifests primarily with respiratory symptoms, but cardiac involvement in various forms is possible.
Case Report (n=1)
No
COVID-19 should be considered in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with acute pericarditis, even without respiratory symptoms.
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May support COVID-19 testing in isolated pericarditis; leaves open prevalence and management implications pending larger studies.
Kumar et al. (2020) conducted a case report in COVID-19 and Acute Pericarditis (n=1). COVID-19 infection was evaluated. COVID-19 can present primarily as acute pericarditis in the absence of initial respiratory symptoms, highlighting the need for a high index of suspicion for atypical presentations.
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