Beta-blocker therapy can mask ECG signs of pericarditis

Int J Cardiol. 2006 Jun 28;110(3):413-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2005.08.043. Epub 2005 Nov 21.

Abstract

PR-segment changes of ECG can help differentiate acute myocardial infarct from pericarditis preventing the patient from an unnecessary coronarography. Here we present a case where beta-blocker therapy masked PR-segment changes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Adult
  • Angina, Unstable / complications
  • Angina, Unstable / diagnosis*
  • Angina, Unstable / drug therapy*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pericarditis / complications
  • Pericarditis / diagnosis*
  • Pericarditis / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists