A case of rheumatoid pericarditis with high concentrations of interleukin-6 in pericardial fluid
Open Access
- 1 June 2000
- Vol. 83 (6) , 711-712
- https://doi.org/10.1136/heart.83.6.711
Abstract
A case of rheumatoid pericarditis that developed into cardiac tamponade without deterioration of rheumatoid arthritis is described. The concentration of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in pericardial fluid was notably increased compared with serum. IL-6 may be associated with progression or maintenance of rheumatoid pericarditis.Keywords
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