COVID-19-Related Pericarditis with Pericardial Clotting as a Hallmark: Two Cases and a Review

The prevalence of pericardial effusion and its clinical significance is not well understood in COVID-19 patients. We report two cases of COVID-19-related pericardial effusion complicated by intrapericardial clot formation. The final outcome was favorable, but intrapericardial clot remained mostly un...

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Published in:Journal of cardiovascular echography 2021-01, Vol.31 (1), p.1-5
Main Authors: Parato, Vito Maurizio, Notaristefani, Camilla, D'Agostino, Simone, D'Emilio, Vittorio, Colella, Sara, Kadiyala, Madhavi, Pierantozzi, Silvia, Principi, Tiziana
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Summary:The prevalence of pericardial effusion and its clinical significance is not well understood in COVID-19 patients. We report two cases of COVID-19-related pericardial effusion complicated by intrapericardial clot formation. The final outcome was favorable, but intrapericardial clot remained mostly unchanged at 6-month follow-up. The treatment approach and the long-term consequences are still unclear. We propose a review of this particular cardiovascular complication in COVID-19 patients.
ISSN:2211-4122
2347-193X
DOI:10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_124_20