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Treatment

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Initial treatment should be non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as aspirin or indomethacin.

If the symptoms are severe or when repeated drainage of a pericardial effusion is necessary then steroids are indicated, provided that a specific infection has been excluded.

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