Pericarditis refers to swelling and irritation of the pericardium, which is the thin, saclike tissues surrounding the heart, usually leading to sharp chest pain. This condition can arise due to viral infections, but the cause is often unknown. In this book, various causes and types of pericarditis are elucidated, and treatment options are outlined across six chapters. Chapter One deals with Dressler syndrome, which is secondary pericarditis that occurs after myocardial injury and is widely purported to be of autoimmune etiology. Chapter Two discusses the treatment of pericarditis and the management of potential complications. Chapter Three addresses the clinical and diagnostic features of purulent pericarditis, which is the presence of suppuration in the pericardium, as well as therapeutic options. Chapter Four emphasizes the emerging adverse events of vaccine-induced pericarditis, summarizing its epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and limitation. Chapter Five concerns constrictive pericarditis, which arises due to the scarring and loss of elasticity in post-acute pericarditis. Finally, Chapter Six addresses the clinical and diagnostic features of COVID-19-induced pericarditis, as well as the therapeutic options.
Author(s): Nicholas Clment
Series: Cardiology Research and Clinical Developments
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 199
City: New York
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1
Dressler Syndrome
Abstract
Introduction
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Signs and Symptoms
Investigation
Laboratory Studies
Electrocardiograph (ECG)
Echocardiography
Chest X-Ray
CT Scan
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Treatment
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
Colchicine
Corticosteroids
Other Comments
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2
Management of Pericarditis
Abstract
Introduction
Infectious Aetiologies
Autoimmune Disorders
Metabolic Disorders
Cardiac Injury
Neoplasm Associated Pericarditis
Iatrogenic Pericarditis
Recurrent Pericarditis
Pericardial Effusion
Cardiac Tamponade
Constrictive Pericarditis
Effusive Constrictive Pericarditis
Occult Constrictive Pericarditis
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3
Purulent Pericarditis
Abstract
Introduction
Etiopathogenesis
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
Management
Complications and Outcome
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4
COVID-19 Vaccine Induced Pericarditis
Abstract
Introduction
Epidemiology
Etiopathogenesis
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
Management and Treatment
Limitations and Conclusion
References
Chapter 5
Constrictive Pericarditis
Abstract
Introduction
Etiology
Pathophysiology
Types
Clinical Features
Evaluation
Constrictive Pericarditis and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Constrictive Pericarditis and Tricuspid Regurgitation
Management
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6
Pericarditis: A Rare Complication Induced by COVID-19 Syndrome
Abstract
Introduction
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis
Clinical Features
Prognosis
Management
Prevention
Future Perspectives
References
Bibliography
Index
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