Predictive factors of recurrence after pediatric acute pericarditis.

CONCLUSION: Independent risk factors for recurrence are absence of myocarditis, non-idiopathic etiology pericarditis, C-reactive protein≥125mg/L, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate≥50mm/h. Acute pericarditis should be treated with non-steroid anti-inflammatory therapy. A combination of colchicine and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs could be recommended as the treatment of choice in recurrent pericarditis.
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Source: Jornal de Pediatria - July 28, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Krasic S, Prijic S, Ninic S, Borovic R, Petrovic G, Stajevic M, Nesic D, Dizdarevic I, Djordjevic N, Vukomanovic V Tags: J Pediatr (Rio J) Source Type: research