Acute Pericarditis Diagnosis (ESC 2015) — free guideline decision tool
ESC 2015 clinical criteria diagnose acute pericarditis and flag high-risk features warranting admission.
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Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
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Common questions
What does Acute Pericarditis Diagnosis (ESC 2015) do?
Use to apply the ≥ 2/4 criteria, identify high-risk features, and direct anti-inflammatory therapy and disposition.
How is the result calculated?
Diagnosis with ≥ 2 of: pericarditic chest pain, friction rub, ECG (widespread ST elevation/PR depression), pericardial effusion. High-risk features (fever > 38℃, large effusion, tamponade, NSAID failure, etc.) favor admission. Treatment: ASA/NSAID + colchicine.
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
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ESC 2015 clinical criteria diagnose acute pericarditis and flag high-risk features warranting admission.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.