Q: What is the disadvantage of using steroids in Acute Pericarditis?


Answer: Steroids increases the chance of recurrent pericarditis. Colchicine is a very effective treatment. If Aspirin and NSAIDs are not sufficient, colchicine should be added to the regimen.

Corticosteroids for Recurrent PericarditisHigh Versus Low Doses: A Nonrandomized Observation - Circulation. 2008; 118: 667-671 Published oline before print July 21, 2008