Abstract |
Incessant pericarditis is an uncommonly encountered clinical problem that can be extremely difficult to manage. We present a case of incessant pericarditis with multiple recurrences during tapering of systemic corticosteroids. We injected intrapericardial triamcinolone, using a technique originally developed to access the epicardium for catheter ablation. This approach resulted in immediate success, followed by long-term resolution of the patient's pericarditis. This novel technique may be of benefit in this small group of patients and may represent a safer alternative to pericardiectomy for those resistant to oral corticosteroid tapering.
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Authors | Sarah A Ramer, John L Sapp |
Journal | The Canadian journal of cardiology
(Can J Cardiol)
Vol. 29
Issue 6
Pg. 751.e1-2
(Jun 2013)
ISSN: 1916-7075 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 23148999
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2013 Canadian Cardiovascular Society. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Glucocorticoids
- Triamcinolone
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Topics |
- Follow-Up Studies
- Glucocorticoids
(administration & dosage)
- Humans
- Injections
(methods)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pericarditis
(diagnostic imaging, drug therapy)
- Pericardium
- Radiography
- Triamcinolone
(administration & dosage)
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