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cardiovascular

Acute Pericarditis

ICD-10 Code
I30.9

Clinical Criteria for Acute Pericarditis.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

sharp retrosternal chest pain, worse supine, relieved leaning forward.

Clinical Examination Findings

Assess for pulsus paradoxus, JVP elevation.

Treatment Protocol

NSAIDs, colchicine, rest.

Detailed clinical guide coming soon.