uremic pericarditis

Clinical manifestations

• hemorrhagic pericarditis
• often occurs predialysis
• hemodialysis is helpful

Differential diagnosis

• uremic exacerbation of viral pericarditis
• may be hemorrhagic
• tamponade may occur
• can occur in well-dialyzed patients
• intrapericardial steroids often necessary

Management

• hemodialysis for uremic pericarditis including stage G5 chronic kidney disease

More general terms

• pericarditis