Uremic- and Dialysis-Associated Pericarditis

Authors

Savneek Chugh, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Jagmeet Singh
Asim Kichloo
Sanjeev Gupta, New York Medical College
Tasleem Katchi
Shantanu Solanki

Author Type(s)

Faculty

Journal Title

Cardiology in Review

First Page

310

Last Page

313

Document Type

Review Article

Publication Date

11-2021

Department

Medicine

Abstract

Uremic pericarditis occurs as a result of inflammation of the pericardium due to toxins and immune complexes in patients with renal disease. The initial clinical manifestations of pericarditis and acute coronary syndrome may be similar, and initial EKG findings may overlap. The management of this disease needs the combined efforts of internists, cardiologists, and nephrologists. Its incidence has been reduced since the introduction of renal replacement therapy. Dialysis continues to be the mainstay of treatment.

Recommended Citation

Chugh, S., Singh, J., Kichloo, A., Gupta, S., Katchi, T., & Solanki, S. (2021). Uremic- and Dialysis-Associated Pericarditis. Cardiology in Review, 29 (6), 310-313. https://doi.org/10.1097/CRD.0000000000000381