Use of Anakinra in steroid dependent recurrent pericarditis: a case report and review of literature

• Main Authors: Vinay Kumar Thallapally (Author), Sonia Gupta (Author), Sai Giridhar Gundepalli (Author), Joseph Nahas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and colchicine are the cornerstone treatment for recurrent pericarditis. Corticosteroids are frequently used in patients with recurrent episodes of pericarditis. In patients with corticosteroid dependent and corticosteroid-resistant pericarditis, several steroid...