Disease and Economic Burden Associated with Recurrent Pericarditis in a Privately Insured United States Population.

Introduction: Approximately 30% of patients with a first acute pericarditis episode experience a recurrence ≤ 18 months; ~ 15% experience multiple recurrences. This study assessed the recurrence and economic burden among patients with multiple recurrences.

Methods: Adults with idiopathic pericarditis were identified in the OptumHealth Care Solutions, Inc.