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Peri-Infarct Pericarditis in a Late-Presenting Myocardial Infarction

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Recognizing a myocardial infarction (MI) is an important requirement of any clinician; however, what may become challenging is recognizing post-MI-related complications. In cases such as the one presented here, some patients who are late to receive evaluation with MI can develop peri-infarct pericarditis. This unique complication is important to consider should patients develop signs of pericarditis after a recent MI and requires a treatment regimen designed to manage both pericarditis and MI simultaneously.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.71163

Authors: Michael N Zarrella, Phelese Smith, Basel Saadeh, Ashish Arora

Institution: St Mary's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403259966