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Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
Patients on rilonacept experienced more days with no or minimal pericarditis symptoms (81% vs. 25%; p < 0.001) and more persistent clinical response at 16 weeks (81% vs. 20%; p < 0.001) compared with placebo.
Cardiology September 15th 2025
CMR-guided therapeutic approach decreased rates of recurrence, exposure to glucocorticoids, and pericardiocentesis, demonstrating measurable practice improvements.
Cardiology Advisor
Compared with patients who experience a single episode of pericarditis, those with recurrent disease are more likely to experience complications such as pericardial effusion or tamponade.