CUPS to Manage Pericarditis

Pericarditis is the most encountered pericardial disease in acute clinical settings. It is essential that medical professionals have a thorough understanding of the various therapies and implications involved in managing pericarditis. This report provides a brief review on the classifications and diagnosis of pericarditis and presents a mnemonic that can be used as a clinical decision-making tool to guide nurse practitioners in the management of pericarditis.