NYMC Faculty Publications

Uremic- and Dialysis-Associated Pericarditis

Author Type(s)

Faculty

DOI

10.1097/CRD.0000000000000381

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.

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