Absence of effusion doesn't exclude the diagnosis of pericarditis
| TTE to confirm clinical diagnosis |
|---|
| Class |
| Recommended |
| CMR to confirm clinical diagnosis if clinical context of myocarditis |
| Class |
| Recommended |
| CT/CMR to confirm clinical diagnosis if echocardiography inconclusive |
| Class |
| Not recommended |
| TOE if poor TTE quality of imaging |
| Class |
| Not recommended |
| TTE for follow-up |
| Class |
| Not recommended |