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Abstract
Chest pain is a common presentation
in clinical practice and needs
immediate intervention. It
can have several differentials,
and it is vital to recognise
the signs and symptoms early,
differentiate it from other
important causes and initiate
appropriate management in
a timely manner.
Here
we present a case of acute
chest pain in a young male,
following a viral upper respiratory
tract infection, which was
later diagnosed as acute myopericarditis.
Prompt investigations, early
referral and treatment allowed
the patient to make a full
uneventful recovery and prevent
adverse complications.
Keywords:
Acute pericarditis, myopericarditis,
pleuritic chest pain, G6PD
deficiency,
colchicine therapy.
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