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CDC working case definition for acute pericarditis. Modified from source: http://www.cdc.gov; accessed 18 June 2021. * Typically described as pain made worse by lying down, deep inspiration, or cough and relieved by sitting up or leaning forward, although other types of chest pain may occur.
