Publication Name	World Journal of Cardiology
Manuscript ID	121524
DOI	10.4330/wjc.121524
Country	Russia

Category	Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Lyme carditis with pericarditis: A review of clinical cases
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Kristina G Pereverzeva and Sergey S Yakushin
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Corresponding Author	Sergey S Yakushin, Professor, Department of Hospital Therapy, Course of Medical and Social Expertise, Ryazan State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 96 Stroykova Street, Ryazan 390026, Russia. s.yakushin@rzgmu.ru
Key Words	Lyme disease; Lyme borreliosis; Lyme carditis; Pericarditis; Tamponade; Epidemiology; Pathophysiology; Clinical presentation; Diagnosis; Treatment
Core Tip	Pericardial involvement in Lyme carditis is rare but can range from asymptomatic effusion to tamponade. This review of 15 documented cases highlights that electrocardiogram changes may mimic myocardial infarction, serological confirmation is key, and timely antibiotic therapy leads to favorable outcomes. Clinicians in endemic regions should consider Lyme disease in unexplained pericarditis, especially in young patients.
Citation	Pereverzeva KG, Yakushin SS. Lyme carditis with pericarditis: A review of clinical cases. World J Cardiol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4330/wjc.121524
PDF	121524-in-press.pdf

Received	2026-03-26 03:20
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-26 03:21
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-29 10:27
Return for Revision	2026-04-29 10:27
Revised	2026-05-22 18:34
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-08 02:40
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-08 06:47
Articles in Press	2026-06-08 06:47
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