Key result
Acute pericarditis emerges as a rare post-acute complication following recovery from COVID-19 pneumonia.
Why the study?
Acute pericarditis is an emerging but rare complication following COVID-19 infection characterized by pericardial inflammation, with limited descriptive data available.
Case Report (n=1)
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Acute pericarditis can occur as a rare complication following COVID-19 infection and can be successfully managed with standard anti-inflammatory medical therapy.
May warrant pericarditis evaluation in post-COVID chest pain; single case leaves open incidence and screening needs.
Cardiovascular disorders have been associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). One of the emerging complications is acute pericarditis, characterized by inflammation of the pericardium. Pericarditis is a complication that arises after COVID-19 infection because the virus can cause widespread inflammation, including in the pericardium, the outer layer of the heart. Risk factors that may exacerbate pericarditis in COVID-19 patients include the severity of COVID-19 disease, an immunocompromised state, or an excessive immune system response to infection. The aim of the study is to describe a case of acute pericarditis that occurred after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrom - Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. This study used a case study design. This study was conducted on one of the patients who experienced pericarditis after Covid-19. Researchers conducted nursing assessments and analyzed nursing data. Data analysis was carried out descriptively to describe the results of nursing assessment. A few days after experiencing SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, 51-year-old Mr. S. developed chest pain that became more painful during exertion, and received a diagnosis of acute pericarditis. As a result, medical treatment was escalated with clinical improvement continuing to improve. Electrocardiography showed elevation in ST segment and depression in PR interval. Echocardiography showed grade I diastolic phase disruption. Acute pericarditis is a rare complication following viral infection. This report shows the assessment and management of acute pericarditis so as to prevent complications that can occur.
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Asmara et al. (2024) conducted a case report in Acute pericarditis after COVID-19 (n=1). SARS-CoV-2 infection was evaluated on Development of acute pericarditis. A 51-year-old male developed acute pericarditis following recovery from COVID-19 pneumonia, highlighting a rare cardiovascular complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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