Suspected pericardial involvement w o myocarditis Can likely manage as out pt if chest pain is only sx LV systolic function preserved no ventricular arrhythmias If pericardial involvement NSAIDs colchicine or prednisone Monitor closely Consider repeat car

<b>Suspected pericardial involvement w/o myocarditis:</b> Can likely manage as out-pt, if chest pain is only sx, LV systolic function preserved, no ventricular arrhythmias. If pericardial involvement: NSAIDs, <a href=https://online.epocrates.com/e/deeplink/drugs/10a97/colchicine><u>colchicine</u></a>, or <a href=https://online.epocrates.com/e/deeplink/drugs/10a274/prednisone><u>prednisone</u></a>. Monitor closely. Consider repeat cardiac testing (ECG, echo, ambulatory rhythm monitor, CMR) at 3-6mo.