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Advances in the Multimodality Imaging and Management of Recurrent Pericarditis: A Contemporary Review

  • 20-09-2024
  • Colchicine
  • Pericardial Disease (AL Klein and CL Jellis, Section Editors)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

To outline recent advances in imaging and treatment for recurrent pericarditis (RP).

Recent Findings

Greater understanding of NLRP3 inflammasome activation in the pathogenesis of RP has led to the development of several anti-interleukin (IL-1) agents, and technological advancements have increased the utility of multimodality imaging in RP.

Summary

Multimodality imaging plays a crucial role in the assessment of RP, with echocardiography serving as the initial imaging modality; cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) as a pivotal test for diagnosis, grading severity, and surveillance; and cardiac computed tomography (CT) providing complimentary information and assisting operative assessment. Anti-IL-1 agents are now well-established as second line therapy for RP, with recent clinical trials demonstrating their efficacy.
Title
Advances in the Multimodality Imaging and Management of Recurrent Pericarditis: A Contemporary Review
Authors
Harsha Sanaka
Elio Haroun
Aro Daniela Arockiam
Tiffany Dong
Allan Klein
Tom Kai Ming Wang
Publication date
20-09-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Cardiology Reports / Issue 12/2024
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3170
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-024-02133-3
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