Pericardial effusion caused by lupus erythematosus can be treated with general therapy, drug therapy and pericardiocentesis drainage therapy.
1. General treatment: pay close attention to the patient’s vital signs. Encourage high-protein, high-calorie and easy-to-digest diet. Actively treat lupus erythematosus.
2. Drug therapy: common drugs include aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (indomethacin), colchicine and so on.
3. Pericardiocentesis and drainage treatment: Pericardiocentesis and drainage can be performed under ultrasound guidance.
4. Treatment of primary diseases: patients are advised to quit smoking, pay attention to keeping warm, avoid trauma, exertion, etc. Glucocorticoid (methylprednisolone) and immunosuppressant (rapamycin) can be used for treatment.
The above drugs are recommended to be used under the guidance of a doctor. Patients are advised to go to the hospital in time for treatment.