Risks include previous heart attack, open heart surgery, or chest trauma. CBC shows increased WBC . The goals of treatment are to improve heart function and reduce symptoms. Other medications may include analgesics to relieve pain and diuretics to remove excess fluid. This disorder may be life-threatening if untreated.
Recurrences are common even with adequate treatment.
Call your health care provider if symptoms of post-MI pericarditis occur. Call your health care provider if post-MI pericarditis has been diagnosed and symptoms persist or recur despite treatment.