Post myocardial infarction pericarditis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Synonyms and keywords: post MI pericarditis
Overview
Post-Myocardial Infarction Pericarditis, also named peri-infarction pericarditis, is defined as acute pericarditis occurring within 7 days following an acute myocardial infarction.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Extension of myocardial infarction to the epicardial surface, which occurs in transmural MI, causes local pericardial inflammation adjacent to the infarction zone with resultant acute fibrinous pericarditis.
Causes
Acute fibrinous pericarditis occurs following transmural myocardial infarction.
Differentiating peri-infarction pericarditis from other Diseases
The chest pain of pericarditis must be differentiated from post-infarction angina and recurrent infarction. Pleuritic nature of pain and/or radiation of pain to either trapezius ridge may help in differentiating PIP from other causes of chest pain following MI.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
There are no x-ray findings associated with post-MI pericarditis.
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
There are no other diagnostic studies associated with [disease name].