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Introduction: Bacterial pericarditis is a rare but rapidly progressing form of pericarditis, mostly affecting immunosuppressed patients. We report a case of Haemophilus influenzae-related pleuro-pericarditis resulting in cardiac tamponade in a patient with severe hypogammaglobulinemia after Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy for a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).  Case…

Background Pericardiocentesis is a life-saving procedure performed in the catheterization lab to manage pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. This intervention demands a multidisciplinary approach to ensure safety and precision. While cardiologists perform the procedure, perfusion technicians provide critical support, including equipment preparation (Fig.1), imaging assistance, and procedural coordination. Aim…

Background: Myopericarditis is an inflammatory condition of the myocardium and pericardium, with potential associations to infections, autoimmune disorders, and drug-induced reactions. Among medications, mesalazine, a commonly prescribed agent for inflammatory bowel disease, is a rare but recognized cause. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and managing mesalazine-induced myopericarditis…

A 33-year-old smoker with autoimmune thyroiditis presented to the emergency department in July 2024 with dyspnea and generalized swelling, including pleural, ascitic, and pericardial effusions. Following a trip to Syria and Jordan in February, he experienced sharp chest pain without fever but did not seek medical help. His symptoms…

C. F., 70 y.o, male, presented to the NOA Hospital (Massa (MS), Tuscany, Itay) Emergency Department (ER) on Novembre, the 2nd at 3:21 p.m. complaining of chest and neck pain. He was suffering from metastatic melanoma already unsuccesfully treated with surgery and adjuvant immunotherapy (nivolumab), at the time in…