

Myocarditis after BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine against Covid-19 in Israel. Myocarditis following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Myocarditis and pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.Meta-analysis for the value of colchicine for the therapy of pericarditis and of postpericardiotomy syndrome. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. What is pericarditis? American Heart Association.A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating pharmacologic therapies for acute and recurrent pericarditis. In: Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. Talk to your health care provider about the benefits and risks of vaccines. Rarely, the COVID-19 vaccine can cause inflammation of the outer heart lining (pericarditis) and inflammation of the heart muscle, especially in males ages 12 through 17. Stay up to date on the recommended vaccines, including those that protect against COVID-19, rubella and influenza - diseases that can cause myocarditis. Regular hand-washing can help prevent spreading illness. If you're sick with symptoms of a viral infection, try to avoid exposing others. Avoid people who have a viral or flu-like illness until they've recovered.However, taking these steps to prevent infections might help reduce the risk of heart inflammation: There's no specific prevention for pericarditis. Cardiac tamponade requires emergency treatment. Less blood leaves the heart, causing a dramatic drop in blood pressure. This life-threatening condition prevents the heart from filling properly. Pressure on the heart due to fluid buildup (cardiac tamponade).This unusual complication often leads to severe swelling of the legs and abdomen and shortness of breath. The changes prevent the heart from filling and emptying properly. Some people with long-term pericarditis develop permanent thickening and scarring of the pericardium. Thickening and scarring of the heart lining (constrictive pericarditis).The fluid buildup can lead to further heart complications. Fluid buildup around the heart (pericardial effusion).Potential complications of pericarditis include: Other chronic health conditions, including kidney failure and cancerĮarly diagnosis and treatment of pericarditis usually reduces the risk of complications.Inflammatory disorders, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.Immune system response after heart damage due to a heart attack or heart surgery (Dressler syndrome, also called postmyocardial infarction syndrome or postcardiac injury syndrome).A cause may not be found (idiopathic pericarditis). The cause of pericarditis is often hard to determine. It's important to be thoroughly evaluated by a health care provider if you have any type of chest pain. Many of the symptoms of pericarditis are similar to those of other heart and lung conditions. Seek immediate medical care if you develop new symptoms of chest pain. Chronic constrictive pericarditis usually develops slowly and lasts longer than three months.Incessant pericarditis lasts about four to six weeks but less than three months.Recurrent pericarditis occurs about four to six weeks after an episode of acute pericarditis with no symptoms in between.It may be difficult to tell the difference between acute pericarditis and pain due to a heart attack. Acute pericarditis begins suddenly but doesn't last longer than three weeks.Pericarditis is grouped into different categories, according to the pattern of symptoms and how long symptoms last.

The specific symptoms depend on the type of pericarditis. Pounding or racing heartbeat (heart palpitations).Fatigue or general feeling of weakness or being sick.Other signs and symptoms of pericarditis may include: Get better when sitting up or leaning forward.Get worse when coughing, lying down or taking a deep breath.Pericarditis pain usually occurs behind the breastbone or on the left side of the chest. However, some people have dull, achy or pressure-like chest pain. Chest pain is the most common symptom of pericarditis.
