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
The incidence of PIP has decreased in recent years due to following the widespread use of fibrinolytic or mechanical reperfusion therapy. Recent studies estimated an incidence of less than 2% among patients with ST-elevation MI.[1]
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
PIP is usually self-limited in most patients.
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
- Historically, auscultation of pericardial friction rub has been considered as a diagnostic sign of PIP.
- The diagnosis of PIP is also made with the presence of pleuritic chest pain, particularly pain in one or both trapezius ridges.
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].
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
References
- ↑ Lador A, Hasdai D, Mager A, Porter A, Goldenberg I, Shlomo N; et al. (2018). "Incidence and Prognosis of Pericarditis After ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (from the Acute Coronary Syndrome Israeli Survey 2000 to 2013 Registry Database)". Am J Cardiol. 121 (6): 690–694. doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2017.12.006. PMID 29370922.