Table 2.
Characteristics and comparison of myopericarditis vs isolated pericarditis cases.
| Myopericarditis | vs. | Pericarditis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases | 58 (77.3%) | 17 (22.7%) | |
| Shock type | Cardiogenic (n = 25, 43.1%) | Obstructive (tamponade) (n = 7, 41.2%) | |
| Combined (n = 12, 20.7%) | |||
| Obstructive (tamponade) (n = 8, 13.8%) | |||
| Gender predominance | Female | Male (p = 0.008) | |
| Age | Younger patients (30 ± 19 years) | Older patients (39 ± 19 years; p = 0.091) | |
| Co-morbidities | No impact (p > 0.05) | No impact (p > 0.05) | |
| Initial physical exam | Tachycardia and hypotension (shock) (p < 0.001) | Pericardial friction rub (p < 0.001) | |
| Circulatory support (CS) | 44 (75.7%) | 1 (5.9%) | |
| Mechanical CS | 24 (41.4%) | None | |
| Deceased | 11 (p = 0.05) | None |