Indications for invasive workup in acute pericarditis

Pericardiocentesis:

1. Cardiac tamponade

2. Moderate to large effusions refractory to medical therapy and with severe symptoms

3. Suspected bacterial or neoplastic pericarditis

Pericardial biopsy and pericardioscopy (targeted biopsy in specialized center):

1. Relapsing cardiac tamponade

2. Suspected bacterial or neoplastic pericarditis

3. Worsening pericarditis (despite medical therapy) without a specific diagnosis

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Courtesy of Dr. Massimo Imazio.

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