Research Article
Risk Factors and Outcome of Uremic Pericarditis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Failure at Donka University Hospital
Fousseny Diakite*
,
Kadiatou Mamadou Bobo Barry,
Ibrahima Sory Barry,
Aly Traore,
Doussou Kaba,
Mariame Komah,
Aminata 1 Diallo,
Soriba Bangoura,
Mohamed Lamine Tegui Camara,
Damaris Yawa Leno,
Mohamed Lamine Kaba
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2026
Pages:
1-6
Received:
11 January 2026
Accepted:
26 January 2026
Published:
11 February 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ccr.20261001.11
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Abstract: Introduction: Uremic pericarditis is a late complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), often latently detected by echocardiography or clinically revealed by chest pain and a pericardial rub. The objective of our study was to describe the risk factors and outcome of uremic pericarditis in patients with chronic kidney failure at the Donka University Hospital. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study conducted over a 7-month period from August 10 to March 10, 2022. All patients with a GFR ≤ 60 ml/min were included. The parameters studied were: epidemiological, clinical, and ultrasound. The Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. Results: In 182 chronic uremic patients, uremic pericarditis was 12.63%. Pericardial friction rub was present to varying degrees in 91.30% of cases; the average clearance was 4.39. Pericarditis was observed on ultrasound in 82.60% of cases. The risk factors identified were: young age and terminal stage. All of our patients received extrarenal replacement therapy (ERP) and NSAIDs. Intensified EER resulted in complete resolution of pericarditis in 56.5%; surgical drainage in 4.4%, and 39.1% died. Conclusion: The prevalence of uremic pericarditis is relatively high. Early diagnosis and management could improve life expectancy.
Abstract: Introduction: Uremic pericarditis is a late complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), often latently detected by echocardiography or clinically revealed by chest pain and a pericardial rub. The objective of our study was to describe the risk factors and outcome of uremic pericarditis in patients with chronic kidney failure at the Donka Universi...
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