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  • Title: Diagnosing and treating pericarditis and myocarditis in the emergency department.
    Author: McGuire M, Harvey W, Brady T, Nguyen AD.
    Journal: Emerg Med Pract; 2023 Jul; 25(7):1-24. PubMed ID: 37352407.
    Abstract:
    Pericarditis and myocarditis represent a challenging set of diseases to diagnose and treat. These diseases typically present with chest pain and dyspnea in previously healthy young people, often in the weeks following a viral illness, including COVID-19. Nonetheless, the etiologies can be very diverse, including infectious, noninfectious, drug-induced, and autoimmune causes. This review focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of emergency department patients presenting with pericarditis and myocarditis and summarizes current guidelines and best-practice medical management strategies in order to avoid potential life-threatening cardiac complications.
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