and an electrocardiogram was performed at 1, 6, and 12 months post-presentation. A total of 486 patients were enrolled (initial diagnosis of acute pericarditis in 346 patients, 114 with ...

Grammy-winning country star Carly Pearce discusses her heart condition, recurrent pericarditis, to help launch a national awareness campaign.

all of which are seen in about 50% of cases of pericarditis. Stage I (acute phase): Diffuse concave upward ST segment elevation in most leads, PR depression in most leads (may be subtle ...

The clinical diagnosis of acute pericarditis is based on simple criteria: typical chest pain, pericardial friction rub (Figure 2), widespread ST-segment elevation (Figure 3) and pericardial ...