Question

A 30-year-old with sudden pleuritic chest pain; ECG shows diffuse ST elevation and PR depression; troponin mildly elevated; echo: small pericardial effusion, normal LV function. Which activity advice is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrict strenuous exercise for at least 3 months

Answer

Full return to strenuous exercise within 1 week

Answer

No restriction needed

Answer

Bed rest for 6 months

Answer

Start warfarin and restrict activity indefinitely

Practice question

A 30-year-old with sudden pleuritic chest pain; ECG shows diffuse ST elevation and PR depression; troponin mildly elevated; echo: small pericardial effusion, normal LV function. Which activity advice is recommended?