Contemporary Management Strategies in Recurrent Pericarditis

Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

Contemporary Management Strategies in Recurrent Pericarditis
Guest: S. Allen Luis, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

Hosts: Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D.
To discuss contemporary management strategies in recurrent pericarditis, including indications and limitations of IL-1 receptor blocker therapy. To understand the role of radiac surgical pericardiectomy in the treatment of patients with recurrent pericarditis.

Topics Discussed:

• What approach do you take in patients presenting with recurrent pericarditis?
• What are the limitations of IL-1 receptor blocker therapy in treating patients with recurrent pericarditis?
• When should you consider surgery for patients with recurrent pericarditis?
• How do you choose who to refer patients to for radiac surgical pericardiectomy?

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