Pericarditis
- NSAID/aspirin + colchicine is first-line
- Restrict strenuous activity during active inflammation
- Steroids are second-line/selective
- Recurrent disease may need IL-1 blockade
- Evaluate for tamponade and specific causes
- Colchicine lowers recurrence risk
Use at a glance
- NSAID/aspirin + colchicine is first-line
Treatment options
- Steroids are second-line/selective
Practical pearls
- Restrict strenuous activity during active inflammation
- Recurrent disease may need IL-1 blockade
- Evaluate for tamponade and specific causes
Other practical pearls
- Colchicine lowers recurrence risk
Self-check
- What activity is restricted during active pericarditis?
Strenuous activity during active inflammation. - What is first-line treatment for pericarditis?
NSAID/aspirin + colchicine.
Drugs used for this (3)
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