Recurrent pericarditis is less scary: the new therapeutic solutions.
Eur Heart J Suppl
; 23(Suppl E): E83-E86, 2021 Oct.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-34650361
ABSTRACT
Pericarditis is a common inflammatory disease affecting the pericardial sac, resulting from a variety of stimuli that trigger a stereotyped immune response. Generally self-limiting, this condition can be burdened by a significant risk of acute complications and relapses, with recurrence rates affecting up to 30% of patients, especially in the case of diagnostic and therapeutic delay. Therapeutic options in recurrent forms, initially based only on the use of traditional drugs such as colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and corticosteroids, have recently been enriched with new molecules, such as interleukin 1 blockers anakinra and rilonacept, particularly indicated in refractory forms dependent on corticosteroids. Other medically relevant therapeutic possibilities in refractory disease include azathioprine, methotrexate, and intravenous immunoglobulins. This brief review aims to summarize the treatment strategies of recurrent pericarditis in light of the most up-to-date evidence and recommendations.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Guideline
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur Heart J Suppl
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy