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Med. leg. Costa Rica ; 40(1)mar. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, SaludCR | ID: biblio-1430759

ABSTRACT

La Pseudomona aeruginosa es una causa importante de infecciones asociadas a la atención de la salud y en las neumonías adquiridas en la comunidad, rara vez se identifica como el agente patógeno, siendo estas de progresión rápida y de mal pronóstico. Se trata de un menor de un año de edad inmunocompetente el cual fallece en casa una semana después de una lesión en la planta del pie derecho que según familiares le sacaron "pus", tratado con antinflamatorios y analgésicos. Se le realizó necropsia que evidenció cicatriz en planta de pie derecho sin lesiones traumáticas. Pulmones de consistencia indurada, con adherencias y áreas que impresionan necróticas, asociada a efusión pleural. El estudio histológico reportó un proceso infeccioso pulmonar agudo abscedado que se diseminó por continuidad a tejido cardiaco y en estudios microbiológicos de pulmón y bazo se reportó Pseudomona aeruginosa.


Pseudomona aeruginosa is an important cause of health care-associated infections and in community-acquired pneumonias, it is rarely identified as the pathogenic agent, being of rapid progression and poor prognosis. This is a one-year-old immunocompetent minor who died at home one week after a lesion in the sole of the right foot which, according to family members, caused "pus", treated with anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. A necropsy was performed, which showed a scar on the sole of the right foot with no traumatic lesions. Lungs of indurated consistency, with adhesions and areas that appear necrotic, associated with pleural effusion. The histological study reported an abscessed acute pulmonary infectious process that spread by continuity to cardiac tissue and microbiological studies of lung and spleen reported Pseudomona aeruginosa.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Infant , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Pseudomonas aeruginosa/pathogenicity , Panama , Pneumonia , Abscess , Myocardium
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Rev. chil. cardiol ; 39(3): 261-265, dic. 2020. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388063

ABSTRACT

Resumen Comunicamos el caso de un hombre de 56 años que ingresó por pericarditis aguda febril, probablemente de causa viral, que durante su evolución presentó una fibrilación auricular paroxística y taquicardia ventricular polimorfa recurrente. El análisis de la historia clínica y serie electrocardiográfica permitió el diagnóstico retrospectivo asociado de un síndrome de Brugada. Hubo buena respuesta inicial al tratamiento antiinflamatorio asociado a colchicina y se implantó un desfibrilador automático intracavitario para prevención de muerte súbita. Se discuten aspectos clínicos del síndrome de Brugada, la importancia de la fiebre y de la pericarditis como cuadro clínico asociado.


Abstract A 56-year-old patient was admitted for acute febrile pericarditis, probably viral, who presented with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and recurrent polymorphic ventricular tachycardia during his clinical course. Analysis of the clinical and electrocardiographic findings allowed the retrospective diagnosis of Brugada syndrome in the context of pericarditis. An initial response to anti-inflammatory treatment associated with colchicine was good. An internal cardioverter defibrillator was implanted to prevent sudden death. Clinical aspects of the Brugada syndrome, the importance of fever and pericarditis as an associated clinical condition are discussed.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pericarditis/complications , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Brugada Syndrome/complications , Brugada Syndrome/diagnosis , Atrial Fibrillation/etiology , Tachycardia, Ventricular/etiology , Electrocardiography
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 17(1): 38-40, jan.-mar. 2019.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1026183

ABSTRACT

A pericardite é um processo inflamatório do pericárdio de múltiplas causas, sendo a infecção viral a mais comum. O infarto agudo do miocárdio é um dos principais diagnósticos diferenciais. O objetivo deste artigo foi relatar um caso de pericardite aguda com supradesnivelamento de segmento ST. Os dados foram coletados em um hospital de ensino do Estado de Minas Gerais. O paciente era do sexo masculino, tinha 24 anos e era negro. Foi encaminhado ao serviço médico terciário devido à hipótese de síndrome coronariana aguda com supradesnivelamento do segmento ST. Nos exames do serviço médico de origem, apresentava supradesnivelamento do segmento ST de caráter difuso simultaneamente em paredes inferior e anterior, e alteração da isoenzima MB da creatina quinase de 100ng/mL e troponina I de 21ng/mL. No momento da admissão, encontrava-se em bom estado geral, afebril, estável hemodinamicamente e sem queixa de dor. Referiu que 4 dias antes da admissão, apresentou febre, mal-estar geral, odinofagia e tratamento de amigdalite. Os exames da admissão demonstravam ritmo sinusal, frequência cardíaca de 75bpm, supradesnivelamento de ST em D2, D3, aVF, V1 a V6, isoenzima MB da creatina quinase de 152ng/mL, troponina I de 1,28ng/mL, hemograma normal; ecocardiograma mostrou pericárdio de aspecto anatômico normal e fração de ejeção de 64%. O diagnóstico foi de pericardite aguda de provável etiologia infecciosa. O tratamento foi realizado com ibuprofeno por 7 dias e colchicina por 3 meses. Paciente evoluiu com alta hospitalar após 5 dias. O diagnóstico correto proporcionou a condução adequada do caso, permitindo a redução dos custos hospitalares e eliminando riscos de procedimentos desnecessários. (AU)


Pericarditis is an inflammatory process of the pericardium of multiple causes, being the most common viral infection. Acute myocardial infarction is one of the main differential diagnoses. The objective of this article was to report a case of acute pericarditis with ST-segment elevation. Data were collected at a teaching hospital in the state of Minas Gerais. The patient was a man of 24 years, black. He was referred to the tertiary medical service due to the hypothesis of Acute Coronary Syndrome with ST-segment elevation. In the tests from the medical service of origin, there was diffuse ST-segment elevation, simultaneously on lower and anterior walls, and a change in the Creatinine Kinase MB Isoenzyme of 100ng/ml, and troponin I of 21ng/ml. At the time of admission, he was in good general condition, afebrile, hemodynamically stable, with no complaint of pain. He said that 4 days before admission he had fever, malaise, odynophagia, and treatment for tonsillitis. The admission tests showed sinus rhythm, heart rate of 75bpm, ST-elevation in D2, D3, aVF, V1 to V6, MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase of 152ng/ml, troponin I of 1.28ng/ml, normal complete blood count; echocardiogram showed pericardium of normal anatomical aspect and ejection fraction of 64%. The diagnosis was acute pericarditis of probable infectious etiology. Treatment was performed with ibuprofen for seven days, and colchicine for three months. The patient was discharged from hospital after 5 days. The correct diagnosis provided adequate case management, allowing for reduced hospital costs, and eliminating risks of unnecessary procedures. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Pericarditis/diagnosis , ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction/diagnosis , Penicillin G Benzathine/therapeutic use , Pericarditis/drug therapy , Pericarditis/diagnostic imaging , Troponin/blood , Chest Pain , Echocardiography , Deglutition Disorders , Tonsillitis/diagnosis , Tonsillitis/drug therapy , Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/therapeutic use , Colchicine/therapeutic use , Ibuprofen/therapeutic use , Diagnosis, Differential , Electrocardiography , Creatine Kinase, MB Form/blood , Acute Coronary Syndrome/diagnosis , Fever , Hospitalization , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
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Rev. Paul. Pediatr. (Ed. Port., Online) ; 37(1): 126-129, Jan.-Mar. 2019. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-985129

ABSTRACT

RESUMO Objetivo: Relatar um caso raro de uma criança com meningite associada a pericardite na doença pneumocócica invasiva. Descrição do caso: Este relato descreve uma evolução clínica desfavorável de um lactente feminino de 6 meses de idade, previamente hígido, que apresentou inicialmente sintomas respiratórios e febre. A radiografia de tórax revelou um aumento da área cardíaca sem alterações radiográficas nos pulmões. Após a identificação do derrame pericárdico, o paciente apresentou convulsões e entrou em coma. Pneumonia foi descartada durante a investigação clínica. Contudo, foi identificado Streptococcus pneumoniae nas culturas de líquor e sangue. O exame neurológico inicial foi compatível com morte encefálica, posteriormente confirmada pelo protocolo. Comentários: A pericardite purulenta tornou-se uma complicação rara da doença pneumocócica invasiva desde o advento da terapia antibiótica. Pacientes com pneumonia extensa são primariamente predispostos e, mesmo com tratamento adequado e precoce, estão sujeitos a altas taxas de mortalidade. A associação de meningite pneumocócica e pericardite é incomum e, portanto, de difícil diagnóstico. Por isso, uma alta suspeição diagnóstica é necessária para instituir o tratamento precoce e aumentar a sobrevida.


ABSTRACT Objective: To report a rare case of a child with invasive pneumococcal disease that presented meningitis associated with pericarditis. Case description: This report describes the unfavorable clinical course of a previously healthy 6-months-old female infant who initially presented symptoms of fever and respiratory problems. A chest X-ray revealed an increased cardiac area with no radiographic changes in the lungs. After identifying a pericardial effusion, the patient experienced seizures and went into coma. Pneumonia was excluded as a possibility during the clinical investigation. However, Streptococcus pneumoniae was identified in the cerebrospinal fluid and blood cultures. An initial neurological examination showed that the patient was brain dead, which was then later confirmed according to protocol. Comments: Purulent pericarditis has become a rare complication of invasive pneumococcal disease since the advent of antibiotic therapy. Patients with extensive pneumonia are primarily predisposed and, even with early and adequate treatment, are prone to high mortality rates. The association of pneumococcal meningitis and pericarditis is uncommon, and therefore difficult to diagnose. As such, diagnostic suspicion must be high in order to institute early treatment and increase survival.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Streptococcus pneumoniae/isolation & purification , Pericardial Effusion/diagnostic imaging , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Pericarditis/physiopathology , Pericarditis/microbiology , Pericarditis/therapy , Pneumococcal Infections/diagnosis , Pneumococcal Infections/physiopathology , Pneumococcal Infections/therapy , Echocardiography/methods , Radiography, Thoracic/methods , Cerebrospinal Fluid/microbiology , Fatal Outcome , Blood Culture/methods , Meningitis/diagnosis , Meningitis/physiopathology , Meningitis/microbiology , Meningitis/therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , Anti-Bacterial Agents/classification , Neurologic Examination/methods
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Prensa méd. argent ; 104(6): 277-280, Ago2018. fig
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1051226

ABSTRACT

Paracoccidioides brasiliensis is the predominant dimorphic fungal disease in Latin America. Males between 29 to 40 years of age are most often affected. Inhalation of the infecting particle produces a localized alveolitis. The organisms then may disseminate to the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, adrenal glands, liver, spleen, bones, central nervous system and digestive tract, giving a multisystemic affectation, mainly in immunocompromised hosts. A male 34 years old with a history of immunocompromised VIH +, was studied. The characteristics in authopsy are described, with previous diagnosis of diseminated. Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, with intraalveolar hemorrhage, pleuritis and pericarditis. Deep systemic micosis and opportunistic are pathologies that present with increased frequency in recent years, mainly by the rise of the VIH+ infected population. Despite this circumstance, the coexistence of Paracoccidioide infection and VIH+ is scarce in the literature, and for that reason, we present this case of autopsy.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Paracoccidioidomycosis/diagnosis , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Pleurisy/diagnosis , Autopsy , HIV/immunology , Immunocompromised Host , Hemorrhage
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 61(2): 184-190, mar-apr/2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-749011

ABSTRACT

Summary Acute pericarditis is a common disease caused by inflammation of the pericardium, usually benign and self-limited and can occur as an isolated or as a manifestation of a systemic disease entity. Represents 5% of all causes of chest pain in the emergency room. The main etiology are viral infections, although it can also be secondary to systemic diseases and infections. The main complication of acute pericarditis is pericardial effusion, triggering a cardiac tamponade. The first line of treatment is the use of anti-inflammatory and or acetylsalicylic acid. Most patients have a good initial response to an NSAID associated to colchicine and became asymptomatic within a few days. This review article seeks to contemplate the main clinical findings and armed investigation to optimize the diagnosis of this important disease, as well as addressing their therapeutic management.


Resumo A pericardite aguda é uma doença comum causada pela inflamação do pericárdio, geralmente benigna e autolimitada, podendo ocorrer como entidade isolada ou como manifestação de uma patologia sistêmica. Representa 5% de todas as causas de dor torácica na sala de emergência. A principal etiologia são as infecções virais, embora também possa ser secundária a afecções sistêmicas. A principal complicação da pericardite aguda é o derrame pericárdico, desencadeando um tamponamento. A primeira linha de tratamento é uso de anti-inflamatórios ou ácido acetilsalicílico. A maioria dos pacientes tem boa resposta inicial a um anti-inflamatório não esteroide (AINE) associado à colchicina e torna-se assintomática em poucos dias. Este artigo busca contemplar os principais achados clínicos e de propedêutica armada para otimizar o diagnóstico dessa patologia, bem como abordar o seu manejo terapêutico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Pericardial Effusion/diagnosis , Pericarditis/drug therapy , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/therapeutic use , Colchicine/therapeutic use , Acute Disease , Risk Factors , Electrocardiography
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 111(6): 0-0, dic. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-694702

ABSTRACT

La pericarditis es una complicación conocida pero poco frecuente de la infección meningocócica. La incidencia es de 3% a 19% en todos los grupos etarios, con pocos casos informados en la edad pediátrica. La enfermedad meningocócica diseminada con pericarditis es defnida como pericarditis purulenta con evidencia clínica de meningococemia y meningitis. Se presenta el caso de un lactante de 4 meses con diagnóstico de enfermedad meningocócica diseminada con pericarditis causada por Neisseria meningitidis serogrupo B. Tras el tratamiento antibiótico adecuado, se logró controlar el cuadro séptico y cardiológico. Se resalta el hecho de que la infección meningocócica puede presentar formas clínicas poco frecuentes, lo que puede llevar a difcultades diagnósticas y terapéuticas.


Pericarditis is a well-recognized but uncommon complication of meningococcal infection. The incidence of pericarditis complicating meningococcal disease in all age groups is reported to be 3-19%. There are few cases reported in the paediatric age group. Disseminated meningococcal disease with pericarditis, defned as purulent pericarditis with clinical evidence of disseminated meningococcemia and meningitis. We report the case of a 4-month-old male infant who presented disseminated meningococcal disease with pericarditis caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B. The patient was treated with antibiotic with excellent response. It is important to point out that meningococcal disease may present in unusual forms which may lead to diagnostic and therapeutic diffculties.


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant , Male , Meningococcal Infections , Neisseria meningitidis, Serogroup B , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Pericarditis/microbiology
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Rev. bras. cardiol. (Impr.) ; 26(2): 142-146, mar.-abr. 2013. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-685726

ABSTRACT

Relata-se o caso de paciente feminina, 22 anos, sem história médica prévia relevante, admitida no Serviço de Urgência por cansaço progressivo e dor precordial aguda, referindo queixa abdominais há 72 horas. Avaliação médica revela presença de derrame pericárdio moderado. Internada, evolui em tamponamento cardíaco, requerendo pericardiocentese. É determinada a presença de Salmonella enteritidis no líquido pericárdico, e então iniciado tratamento com antibiótico. O prognóstico foi satisfatório, com recuperação total clínica e ecocardiográfica.


Report on a 22 year old female with no relevant prior medical history who was admitted to the Ermergency Department complaining of acute chest pain and progressive fadigue, mentioning abdominal complaints 72 hours previously. A medical evaluation showed moderate pericardial effusion. After admission, this developed into pericardial tamponade, requiring pericardiocentecis. Salmonella enteriditis was identified in the pericardial fluid, starting treatment with antibiotics. The prognosis was satisfactory , with complete clinical and echocardiographic recovery.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Pericarditis/complications , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Salmonella enteritidis , Cardiac Tamponade/complications , Echocardiography/methods , Echocardiography , Radiography, Thoracic/methods , Radiography, Thoracic
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 10(5)set-out. 2012.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-652313

ABSTRACT

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Pericardite é uma rara manifestação de tuberculose, sendo esta etiologia descrita em 1% a 4% dos casos de pericardite. O objetivo deste estudo foi apresentar um caso de pericardite por tuberculose com sintomas inespecíficos. RELATO DO CASO: Paciente do sexo feminino, 38 anos, com quadro de síndrome consuptiva e tuberculose pericárdica, diagnosticado através do exame histopatológico da biópsia do pericárdio. CONCLUSÃO: Por se tratar de uma manifestação rara de tuberculose e de sintomatologia inespecífica, a alta suspeição clínica e a realização precoce dos métodos diagnósticos invasivos são de extrema importância para evitar a evolução de uma doença potencialmentefatal.


BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pericarditis is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis, and this etiology is described in 1%-4% of the cases of pericarditis. The aim of this study was to present a case of tuberculous pericarditis with nonspecific symptoms. CASE REPORT: Female patient, 38 years old, with clinical picture of consumptive syndrome and tuberculous pericarditis, diagnosed through the histopathological examination of the pericardium biopsy. CONCLUSION: Because it is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis and with nonspecific symptoms, the high clinical suspicion and the early performance of invasive diagnostic methods are extremely important to prevent the evolution of a potentially fatal disease.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Tuberculosis/complications , Tuberculosis/diagnosis
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Braz. j. infect. dis ; 16(3): 294-296, May-June 2012. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-638564

ABSTRACT

Myopericarditis is an infrequent complication of acute diarrheal illness due to Campylobacter jejuni, and it has been mainly reported in developed nations. The first case detected in Chile - an upper-middle income country -, that is coincidental with the increasing importance of acute gastroenteritis associated to this pathogen, is described. Recognition of this agent in stools requires special laboratory techniques not widely available, and it was suspected when a young patient presented with acute diarrhea, fever, and chest pain combined with electrocardiogram (EKG) abnormalities and elevated myocardial enzymes. C. jejuni myopericarditis can easily be suspected but its detection requires dedicated laboratory techniques.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Humans , Male , Campylobacter Infections/diagnosis , Gastroenteritis/diagnosis , Myocarditis/diagnosis , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Campylobacter Infections/microbiology , Campylobacter jejuni/isolation & purification , Gastroenteritis/microbiology , Myocarditis/microbiology , Pericarditis/microbiology
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Rev. Soc. Cardiol. Estado de Säo Paulo ; 21(1): 30-37, jan.-mar. 2011. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-588380

ABSTRACT

A pericardite é a forma mais comum das doenças do pericárdio e pode se apresentar nas formas aguda e crônica. Frequentemente é idiopática e de evolução benigna. Quando não, as causas mais comuns são tuberculose, neoplasias malignas e doenças autoimunes. O diagnóstico clínico requer a presença de dor precordial típica, atrito pericárdico, elevação difusa do segmento ST e derrame pericárdico. Os exames laboratoriais incluem: ECG, ecocardiograma, RX do tórax e marcadores de inflamação e necrose miocárdica Procedimentos adicionais e internação devem ser considerados para o pacientes de maior risco. Os marcadores de risco são febre >38ºC, evolução subaguda, derrame pericárdico volumoso ou tamponamento cardíaco e ausência de resposta ao tratamento com anti-inflamatórios. O tratamento da pericardite deve ser focar a causa específica, quando identificável. Genericamente, usa-se aspirina ou anti-inflamatórios não hormonais para os casos de etiologia viral ou idiopáticos. A colchicina pode ser útil como droga adicional nos casos recorrentes. A pericardiocentese está indicada nos pacientes com tamponamento cardíaco, quando há chance elevada de tuberculose, pericardite purulenta ou neoplasia. A pericardiectomia fica reservada para os casos de pericardite constrictiva crônica.


Pericarditis is the most common form of pericardial diseases and most of the cases are idiopathic and and follow a benign course. Major nonidiopathic etiologies include tuberculosis, neoplasia and autoimmune diseases.The clinical diagnosis is confirmed when the following criteria are present: typical chest pain, pericardial friction rub, widespread ST-segment elevation, and pericardial effusion. Tests for pericarditis include ECG, echocardiogram, chest radiography and inflammation markers. High-risk patients need tests for etiology search and hospitalization. High-risk patients present fever >38oC, a subacute course, large pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade and/or failure of antiinflammatory drugs.Treatment should target the specific etiology, if known. Generically, aspirin or a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug is used for treatment of viral and idiopathic pericarditis. Colchicine is recommended as adjunct therapy for recurrent events. Pericardiocentesis is indicated for cardiac tamponade, high suspicion of tuberculosis, purulent pericarditis or neoplasia. Pericardiectomy is recommended for persistent constriction.


Subject(s)
Humans , Pericardial Effusion/complications , Pericardial Effusion/diagnosis , Pericardiocentesis/methods , Pericardiocentesis , Pericarditis/complications , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Cardiac Tamponade/complications , Cardiac Tamponade/diagnosis , Electrocardiography/methods
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Journal of Korean Medical Science ; : 1522-1526, 2011.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-82220

ABSTRACT

We report a case of early non-invasive diagnosis of acute eosinophilic myopericarditis (AEM) by cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) before cardiac biopsy. A 35-yr-old woman presented with a flu-like illness, followed by pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed mild left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction with borderline LV wall thickness and moderate pericardial effusion. The patient had peripheral eosinophilia and CMR was performed immediately at first day of visit before cardiac biopsy. CMR showed diffuse subepicardial high T2 signals and diffuse late gadolinium enhancement in LV. Steroid therapy was immediately initiated and patient's symptom was rapidly improved. Endomyocardial biopsy at hospital day 3 reported multifocal mild infiltration of eosinophils and lymphocytes. The patient was finally confirmed as acute eosinophilic myopericarditis. This presentation emphasizes on the role of CMR which enables early non-invasive diagnosis of AEM and visualize the extent of the myocarditis.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Early Diagnosis , Echocardiography , Eosinophilia/diagnosis , Gadolinium , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/diagnosis
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Rev. SOCERJ ; 21(6): 425-428, nov.-dez. 2008. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-512950

ABSTRACT

Relata-se o caso de uma paciente internada com quadro de pericardite aguda, de provável etiologia viral, em que foi detectada presença de cisto pericárdico. Houve recidiva de sintomas da pericardite uma semana após tratamento com AAS por sete dias. Após uso de AAS por um mês e colchicina por três meses com remissão total dos sintomas, houve redução importante no tamanho do cisto pericárdico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Mediastinal Cyst/complications , Mediastinal Cyst/diagnosis , Pericarditis/complications , Pericarditis/diagnosis
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J. bras. nefrol ; 30(3): 221-225, jul.-set. 2008. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-600188

ABSTRACT

Introdução: Até o momento, estudos da frequência da pericardite associada á diálise realizaram-se antes de 1997, ou seja, quando foi padronizado o clearance fracional de uréia (Kt/V) mínimo de 1,2. Atualmente, caso a uremia seja fator etiológico para pericardite da diálise, espera-se redução de sua prevalência. Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência atual da pericardite da diálise e associar sua presença com o Kt/V. Métodos: Avaliação ecocardiográfica da frequência de efusão pericárdica em 50 pacientes assintomáticos hemodilisados entre 2000 e 2004. A casuística foi dividida em dois grupos segundo Kt/V inferior (G1:n=11) ou superior (G2:n=39) a 1,2. Resultados: Três pacientes (6%) apresentaram efusão pericárdica; frequência inferior à da literatura (31,4%). A frequência de pericardite em G1 foi superior à de G2 (p=0,0084). Conclusão: Tais achados corroboram a hipóeses da participação da toxicidade urêmica na g~enese da pericardite associada à diálise.


Introduction: Until now, studies of the frequency of dialysis associated pericarditis were held before 1997, ie, when it was standardized fractional urea clearance (Kt / V) at least 1.2. Currently, if uremia is an etiological factor for dialysis pericarditis is expected to reduce its prevalence. Objective: To evaluate the current prevalence of dialysis pericarditis and associate its presence with the Kt / V. Methods: Echocardiographic evaluation of the frequency of pericardial effusion in 50 asymptomatic patients hemodilisados ​​between 2000 and 2004. The sample was divided into two groups according to Kt / V less (G1: n = 11) or later (G2: n = 39) to 1.2. Results: Three patients (6%) had pericardial effusion, often lower than in the literature (31.4%). The frequency of pericarditis in G1 was higher than G2 (p = 0.0084). Conclusion: These findings corroborate the participation of hipóeses uremic toxicity in ~ g enes of pericarditis associated with dialysis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Renal Dialysis , Echocardiography , Renal Insufficiency/therapy , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Uremia/diagnosis
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Rev. chil. cardiol ; 27(2): 207-213, 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-504171

ABSTRACT

El diagnóstico diferencial entre pericarditis aguda e infarto agudo del miocardio puede constituir un desafíodiagnostico para el médico de urgencia, ya que el dolor precordial y los marcadores bioquímicos pueden noser siempre distintivos. La presente revisión enfatiza los elementos electrocardiográficos diferenciadores entres ambas entidades. La elevación difusa del ST y el desnivel del PR con elevación especialmente en aVR,son pistas electrocardiograficas claves que orientan al diagnóstico de pericarditis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Electrocardiography , Pericarditis/diagnosis , Pericarditis/physiopathology , Acute Disease , Diagnosis, Differential
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