Beyond Acute – Recurrent Pericarditis

In this vodcast, experts delve into the world of recurrent pericarditis. Through compelling patient stories and expert interviews, they explore the importance of shared decision-making in managing this chronic condition. Hear firsthand accounts from individuals who have faced the challenges of recurrent pericarditis and learn how collaborative care approaches have empowered them to make informed choices about their treatment. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this vodcast offers valuable perspectives and practical advice on navigating the complexities of recurrent pericarditis together. Listen now.

This vodcast focuses on enhancing healthcare professionals' understanding of the guidelines, current science, and best practices for managing recurrent pericarditis. Experts delve into the rationale for IL-1 blockade, review the evidence base supporting this approach, and discuss the practical clinical pharmacology involved. Learn how these critical aspects can improve patient outcomes in recurrent pericarditis management.  Claim CE:  https://education.heart.org/productdetails/recurrent-pericarditis-exploring-il-1-blockade-rationale-evidence-base-practical-clinical-pharmacology-2

This vodcast focuses on expanding healthcare professionals' understanding of the established guidelines, scientific advancements, and best practices for treating recurrent pericarditis. Experts explore traditional treatment methods, their effectiveness, and the supporting evidence. Gain insights into the conventional strategies used to manage this complex condition.

In this episode, experts delve into the initial pharmacologic management of acute pericarditis. Join us as we explore the theory and evidence underlying current treatment approaches. They also cover the latest guidelines, discuss the efficacy of various medications, and highlight the importance of personalized treatment plans. Learn more valuable insights and practical knowledge to enhance your clinical skills in managing acute pericarditis.

This is the first episode of a four-part educational series designed to enhance healthcare professionals' knowledge on the guidelines, current science, and best practices surrounding recurrent pericarditis. In this episode, experts focus on the diagnosis of acute pericarditis. They provide a comprehensive approach to history taking and differential diagnosis, and review the critical details needed to assess a patient's past medical history and clinical features. Learn more about the essential elements that impact patient care settings and lay the foundation for effective management of acute pericarditis.

Complicated pericarditis can occur in 15-30% of patients after an episode of acute pericarditis. This podcast will review the initial diagnosis, clinical evaluation, and treatment of the long-term complications of recurrent pericarditis.   Learn more about the risk factors and precautions to take to prevent or reduce development of complications from recurrent pericarditis. Listen Now!

While healthcare providers may initiate corticosteroids in patients with recurrent pericarditis, patients with autoimmune rheumatic disease and cardiac involvement should also be managed in collaboration with a rheumatologist particularly.  In this podcast, experts explore in more detail the diagnosis and clinical features of monogenic autoinflammatory diseases many of which can present with recurrent pericarditis.  In addition, discussion will include the spectrum of autoimmune diseases complicated by pericarditis, how to recognize these clinically, and when to call for help. Listen Now!

In this podcast learn more about the role interleukin-1 (IL-1) plays in the pathophysiology of pericarditis. Listen Now!

Listen to this podcast to better understand the triggers causing recurrent episodes of pericarditis. Experts discuss how to assess those triggers to direct optimal therapy.

In this podcast, Drs. Forouzandeh and Lin and Katherine Di Palo discuss initial management of recurrent pericarditis.  Learn how to distinguish acute pericarditis from recurrent pericarditis.  They will also explore diagnostic criteria and initial pharmacotherapy for recurrent pericarditis.  Listen now to get more insight on care delivery strategies to improve patient outcomes and decrease associated health care costs due to recurrent pericarditis.