Complicated Recurring Inflammatory Pericarditis: Role of Imaging and How to Treat

<p>Complicated Recurring Inflammatory Pericarditis: Role of Imaging and How to Treat</p> <p>Guest: S. Allen Luis, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.</p> <p>Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D. (<a href='http://twitter.com/KyleWKlarich'>@KyleWKlarich</a>)</p> <p>When recurrent chest pain episodes are confirmed to be complicated recurrent pericarditis (CRP)  and resolution is challenging, considerations for choosing a referral center for treatment include the number of pericardectomies being performed at the center and an understanding of the specific surgeon's recommended approach.</p> <p>Joining us today to discuss CRP is S. Allen Luis, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., a cardiologist and director of the pericardial disease clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.</p> <p>Specific topics discussed:</p> <ul><li>Definition, examples and frequency of CRP</li> <li>Ideal treatment for first-episode pericarditis</li> <li>Optimal management of CRP via tapering guided by inflammatory markers</li> <li>Role of echocardiography and cardiac MRI in the diagnosis of CRP</li> <li>New therapies and treatment algorithms for patients with CRP</li> <li>Side effects of interleukin-1 (IL-1) inhibitor therapy and use of azathioprine or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in the treatment of CRP</li> <li>How to evaluate centers when referring patients for radical pericardectomy</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at <a href='https://cveducation.mayo.edu'>https://cveducation.mayo.edu</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/mayocliniccv'>@MayoClinicCV</a>.</p> <p>NEW Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-cme/id1578924841'>Apple</a> or <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/