[Update on pericardial diseases]

Abstract

In 2015, an updated version of the ESC guidelines on pericardial diseases was published. The new guidelines summarize findings in the area of etiology, diagnosis and therapy of pericardial diseases and introduce an algorithm to diagnose pericarditis. Additionally, criteria for hospital submission were introduced. The use of multimodal imaging procedures was emphasized and medical as well as interventional therapy strategies were adapted to current knowledge.