Inflammation of the pericardium due to either an infectious or non-infectious etiology, which is known as pericarditis. About 1% of hospitalized patients had this illness, and 5% of those patients complained of chest discomfort. About one-third of individuals with acute pericarditis had cardiac involvement, suggesting that the two diseases may have similar etiologies. We describe a 19-year-old man who experienced chest discomfort and was later diagnosed with myopericarditis. Empirical treatment utilizing NSAIDs and colchicine produced excellent outcomes in terms of symptom relief, ECG improvement, and CRP decrease. To reduce morbidity and mortality from sudden cardiac death, it is critical to recognize the signs and symptoms that fit the criteria for myopericarditis..
Highlight: A classic, yet, interesting case of myopericarditis. Pericarditis with involvement of myocardial inflammation often share etiological agents, but both are different from each other. Abstract: Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium which may caused by infectious or non infectious etiology. This disease recorded about 0,1% of hospitalized patient and 5% patients came with chest pain. Involvement of myocardial in acute pericarditis recorded in about one-third patients due to both disease might share common etiologies. Case Summary. We present a case of 19 years old male with chest pain diagnosed as myopericarditis. Discussion. Treatment using empirical therapy with NSAIDs and colchicine gave satisfactory result in resolution of symptoms, ECG, and reduction of CRP. Recognize the sign and symptoms based on the criteria to diagnose myopericarditis is an important thing to prevent morbidity and mortality due to sudden cardiac death.
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