8th March 2024

A 50-year-old presents to the ED with high grade fever, associated with pericarditic-sounding chest pain.

A 50-year-old presents to the ED with high grade fever, associated with pericarditic-sounding chest pain. He has a past medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus on insulin, rheumatoid arthritis on immune modulators and hypertension. He also has paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on rivaroxaban. Which of the following does not suggest a higher risk in patients presenting with pericarditis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.