Acute pericarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms and clinical signs of acute pericarditis?
A
Pleuritic chest pain - relieved by sitting forward
Non-productive cough
SOB
Flu-like symptoms
Pericardial rub
Tachypnoea
Tachycardia
2
Q
What can cause acute pericarditis?
A
Viral infections (coxsackie) TB Uraemia - causes fibrinous pericarditis Trauma Dressler's syndrome Connective tissue disease Hypothyroidism Malignancy
3
Q
What investigation is carried out in acute pericarditis?
A
ECG:
global changes
saddle-shaped ST elevation
PR depression
Transthoracic echo
4
Q
What management is given to acute pericarditis patient?
A
Treat underlying cause
1st line = NSAIDs and colchicine for acute idiopathic or viral pericarditis
