Managing acute pericarditis requires a systematic approach that healthcare providers can consistently follow for optimal patient outcomes. Whether you're a medical student, resident, or practicing clinician, having a reliable protocol at your fingertips can make all the difference in patient care. This ChatGPT prompt helps generate a detailed clinical protocol that covers everything from initial diagnosis to long-term follow-up, ensuring no critical steps are missed in the management process.
Prompt
You will act as an expert cardiologist with extensive experience in managing acute pericarditis. Provide a detailed, step-by-step protocol for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a patient presenting with acute pericarditis. Ensure the protocol includes the following:
1. **Initial Assessment**: Criteria for diagnosing acute pericarditis, including key symptoms, physical exam findings, and diagnostic tests (e.g., ECG, echocardiography, lab tests).
2. **Differential Diagnosis**: Common conditions to rule out and how to differentiate them from acute pericarditis.
3. **Acute Management**: First-line pharmacological treatments, including dosing, duration, and monitoring for side effects. Address when to consider hospitalization.
4. **Complication Management**: How to identify and manage complications such as cardiac tamponade or constrictive pericarditis.
5. **Patient Education**: Key points to discuss with the patient regarding prognosis, activity restrictions, and when to seek emergency care.
6. **Follow-Up Plan**: Recommended timeline for follow-up visits, tests to repeat, and criteria for discontinuing treatment.
Write the output in a clear, concise, and professional tone, using bullet points or numbered lists for easy readability. Tailor the response to reflect a communication style that is empathetic yet authoritative, suitable for a healthcare professional.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. Are there any specific patient demographics (e.g., age, comorbidities) or clinical scenarios (e.g., recurrent pericarditis, post-MI pericarditis) you would like the protocol to address?
2. Should the protocol include recommendations for managing pericarditis in resource-limited settings?
3. Do you want the protocol to focus on a specific healthcare system (e.g., US, UK, or other)?
4. Should the protocol include non-pharmacological interventions or lifestyle modifications?
5. Are there any specific guidelines or references (e.g., ESC, AHA) you would like the protocol to align with?
6. Should the protocol include a section on managing pericarditis in pregnant patients or other special populations?
7. Do you want the protocol to include a flowchart or visual aid for decision-making?
8. Should the protocol address the use of advanced imaging techniques (e.g., cardiac MRI) in specific cases?
9. Should the protocol include a section on patient-reported outcomes or quality-of-life considerations?
10. Are there any specific formatting preferences (e.g., tables, bolded headings) for the final output?