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Pericarditis
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Pericarditis
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium. Sharp pleuritic chest pain relieved by leaning forward. Most cases are viral/idiopathic. Treated with NSAIDs + colchicine.
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Management of pericarditis: recent advances.
[Ten clinical questions about recurrent or incessant pericarditis].
Management and Prognosis of Patients With Acute Pericarditis in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective, Single-Centre Study.
French protocol for the diagnosis and management of recurrent pericarditis.
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What this condition is
The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. Problems with the pericardium include:Pericarditis - an inflammation of the sac. It can be from a virus or other infection, a heart attack, heart surgery, other medical conditions, injuries, and certain medicines.Pericardial effusion - the buildup of fluid in the sacCardiac tamponade - a serious…
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Phase 2/3 Study of Participants With Recurrent Pericarditis Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of KPL-387
This study is being done to demonstrate whether KPL-387 is an effective and safe treatment for recurrent pericarditis.
Transition to KPL-387 Monotherapy Dosing & Administration Study
The primary objective of this study is to characterize the efficacy and safety of dosing regimens used to transition from prior pericarditis therapies to KPL-387 monotherapy in participants with well-controlled recurrent pericarditis on st…
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Pericardial Disorders
The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. Problems with the pericardium include:Pericarditis - an inflammation of the sac. It can be from a virus or other infection, a heart attack, heart surgery, other medical conditions, injuries, and certain medicines.Pericardial effusion - the buildup of fluid in the sacCardiac tamponade - a serious…
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