21. Symptoms Of Pericarditis - CureResearch.com Symptoms of pericarditis including signs, symptoms, incubation period, duration, and correct diagnosis. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

22. Pericarditis pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds Usually, the cause of pericarditis is unknown, but may include http://www.umm.edu/cardiac/pericard.htm

Heart Information Coronary Heart Disease... Stroke / Brain Attack... Cardiac Conditions... ... Section Index Related Resources Within UMM Maryland Heart Center Heart Information Pericarditis What is pericarditis? Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds the heart and the roots of the great vessels. There is a small amount of fluid between the inner and outer layers of the pericardium. When the pericardium becomes inflamed, the amount of fluid between its two layers increases, compressing the heart and interfering with its ability to function properly. Symptoms of pericarditis: chest pain that: can especially be felt behind the breastbone, sometimes spreading to the neck and left shoulder is a sharp, piercing pain over the center or left side of the chest that increases if the person takes a deep breath a low-grade fever pain when swallowing What causes pericarditis? Usually, the cause of pericarditis is unknown, but may include: a viral, bacterial or fungal infection

23. Pericarditis Explanation as well as discussion on causes, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of pericarditis. http://pennhealth.com/ency/article/000182.htm

Appointments Medical Services Health Information Find a Doctor Search: Search Encyclopedia: List of Topics Print This Page  General Cardiology Pericarditis Pericardium Pericarditis Definition: Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac-like covering of the heart. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Pericarditis is usually a complication of viral infections, most commonly echovirus or cocksackie viruses. Less frequently, it can be caused by influenza or HIV infection. Infections with bacteria can lead to bacterial pericarditis (also called purulent pericarditis). Some fungal infections can also produce pericarditis. In addition, pericarditis can be associated with systemic diseases such as autoimmune disorders rheumatic fever tuberculosis , cancer, leukemia, kidney failure , HIV infections, AIDS and hypothyroidism. Heart disorders that can cause pericarditis include heart attack (see post-MI pericarditis ) and myocarditis . Radiation therapy to the chest and medications that suppress the immune system can also sometimes induce this condition. Pericarditis can also result from injury (including surgery) or trauma to the chest, esophagus, or heart.

24. Electrocardiographic Manifestations And Differential Diagnosis Of Electrocardiographic Manifestations and Differential Diagnosis of Acute pericarditis. MARK A. MARINELLA, M.D. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

25. ► Pericarditis - Bacterial A medical encycopedia article on the topic pericarditis - bacterial. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000173.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Z Maryland Medical Center Programs Maryland Heart Center Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Pericarditis - bacterial Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: Bacterial pericarditis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the sac that surrounds the heart (pericardium), caused by a bacterial infection. Alternative Names: Purulent pericarditis Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Bacterial infections are one cause of pericarditis . Since the advent of antibiotics, bacterial pericarditis has become relatively rare. It most often occurs in men between the ages of 20 and 50, usually after some type of respiratory infection. It can also occur after skin or oral infections that produce bacteremia (bacterial infection of the blood) and after heart surgery. The bacterial infection causes inflammation of the pericardium. Pain occurs as a result of the inflamed pericardium rubbing against the heart. Fluid may accumulate in the pericardial sac. The most common organisms which cause this condition are staphylococci, streptococci, pneumococci, hemophilus influenza (also called H.flu), and meningococci.

26. Constrictive Pericarditis MEDSTUDENTS-CARDIOLOGY A review of the basic and clinical characteristics of constrictive pericarditis. Including analysis of surgical treatment and long term outcome. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

27. InteliHealth: Pericarditis InteliHealth Featuring Harvard Medical School s consumer health information. For more than 550 diseases and conditions, learn What Is It?, Symptoms, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/24447.html

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28. The Methodist Hospital - Data Not Available An explanation of pericarditis as well as causes, symptoms and treatment. http://www.methodisthealth.com/cgi-bin/hmdim/home/healthTopic.do?pageTypeId=5368

29. Calcific Constrictive Pericarditis Is It Still With Us? Ling Calcific Constrictive pericarditis Is It Still with Us? Lieng H. Ling, MBBS, MRCP ; Jae K. Oh, MD ; Jerome F. Breen, MD ; Hartzell V. Schaff, MD http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

30. Pericarditis - MayoClinic.com pericarditis, a condition that can cause chest pain, occurs when the sac that envelops the heart becomes inflamed. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00505

31. Electrocardiographic Manifestations And Differential Diagnosis Of Acute Pericard Acute pericarditis has many potential etiologies and typically presents as Characteristic manifestations of acute pericarditis on ECG most commonly http://www.aafp.org/afp/980215ap/marinell.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 57/No. 4 (February 15, 1998) ... Patient Information Electrocardiographic Manifestations and Differential Diagnosis of Acute Pericarditis MARK A. MARINELLA, M.D., Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio Acute pericarditis has many potential etiologies and typically presents as sharp central chest pain that worsens with recumbency and is relieved by leaning forward. The pathognomonic physical finding of acute pericarditis is the pericardial friction rub, which is usually auscultated along the lower left sternal border. The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a useful, simple tool that may aid in the diagnosis of acute pericarditis. Typical ECG findings include diffuse concave-upward ST-segment elevation and, occasionally, PR-segment depression. ECG changes of both acute myocardial infarction and early repolarization can appear similar to ECG changes of acute pericarditis. However, these conditions can usually be excluded by an accurate history, physical examination and recognition of a few key features on the ECG. This article exemplifies the AAFP 1997-98 Annual Clinical Focus on prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.

32. Pericarditis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Fibrinous pericarditis is an exudative inflammation. The treatment in viral or idiopathic pericarditis is with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericarditis

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Pericarditis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium Contents Pathology Signs and Symptoms Causes Treatment ... edit Pathology Fibrinous pericarditis is an exudative inflammation. The pericardium is infiltrated by the fibrinous exudate. This consists in fibrin strands and leukocytes. Fibrin describes an eosinophilic (pink) network, amorphous. Leukocytes (mainly, neutrophils) are found within the fibrin deposits and intrapericardic. Vascular congestion is also present. The myocardium has no changes. Photo at: Atlas of Pathology edit Signs and Symptoms Chest pain , radiating to the back and relieved by sitting up forward, is the classical presentation. Generalised ST-elevations on ECG may be recorded. Other symptoms may include dry cough, fever, fatigue and anxiety. edit Causes Coxsackie viral infection Rheumatismal Tuberculosis Uremia Malignancy ... Side effect of some medications edit Treatment The treatment in viral or idiopathic pericarditis is with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs . Severe cases may require: pericardiocentesis antibiotics steroids surgery This medical article is a stub . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it Retrieved from " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericarditis

33. Pericarditis pericarditis is inflammation of any of the layers of the pericardium. pericarditis can be caused by. Infections; After heart surgery; After a heart attack http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/other/pericarditis.

Heart Guide Vascular Guide History of Innovations About Us ... Dictionary Treating the Heart, Blood Vessels and Circulation Pericarditis The pericardium is a thin fibrous membrane sac that surrounds the heart. The pericardium consists of: An inner layer (visceral pericardium) – envelopes the entire heart An outer layer (parietal pericardium) – the outer fibrous sac A middle fluid layer – a small amount of fluid lies between the two layers to prevent friction between the two surfaces. Pericarditis is inflammation of any of the layers of the pericardium. Pericarditis can be caused by: Infections After heart surgery After a heart attack Trauma Tumors Cancer Radiation Auto-immune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or scleroderma) No cause may be found It can be acute (occurring suddenly) or chronic (occur over time). Symptoms of Pericarditis may include any of the following: Chest pain: this pain is different from angina (pain caused by coronary artery disease). It may be sharp and located in the center of the chest. The pain may radiate to the neck and occasionally, arms and back. It is made worse when lying down, coughing or swallowing and relieved by sitting forward. Low-grade fever Increase in heart-rate No symptoms may be present Diagnosis is based on: Symptoms EKG (electrocardiogram) changes

34. Introduction: Pericarditis - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to pericarditis as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pericarditis/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Pericarditis Next sections Basic Summary for Pericarditis Types of Pericarditis Causes of Pericarditis Symptoms of Pericarditis ... Diagnostic Tests for Pericarditis Next chapters: Pulmonary incompetence Pulmonary valve disease Restrictive cardiomyopathy Right heart failure ... Feedback Introduction: Pericarditis Pericarditis: Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart Researching symptoms of Pericarditis: Further information about the symptoms of Pericarditis is available including a list of symptoms of Pericarditis , other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Pericarditis , or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center Misdiagnosis and Pericarditis: Research more detailed information about misdiagnosis of Pericarditis underlying causes of Pericarditis (possibly misdiagnosed), or research misdiagnosis of other diseases Treatments for Pericarditis: Various information is available about treatments available for Pericarditis , or research treatments for other diseases.

35. Pericarditis - Heart Disease And Other Cardiovascular Conditions On MedicineNet. Information on heart disease and related cardiovascular conditions includes medications, procedures and tests, symptoms, and treatment. http://www.medicinenet.com/pericarditis/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home Heart Home Page > Pericarditis Search Tips Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Pericarditis What is pericarditis? What causes pericarditis? What are the symptoms of pericarditis? How is pericarditis diagnosed? ... How is pericarditis treated? What is pericarditis? Pericarditis is an inflammation of the lining sac (pericardium) which surrounds the heart. It can be associated with a collection of fluid (pericardial effusion) in the space between the heart and the pericardium. Pericarditis accounts for approximately 1 in 1,000 hospital admissions. It is found in about 5% of patients at autopsy. This implies that many cases of pericarditis occur without symptoms severe enough to come to medical attention. What causes pericarditis? In most patients with pericarditis, no specific cause can be found, and the condition is termed idiopathic pericarditis. Scientists now believe that many cases of idiopathic pericarditis are probably due to undiscovered viruses, such as the common cold virus, which infects and damages the pericardium. Specific diseases known to cause pericarditis are listed below. These diseases damage the pericardium, thereby triggering the body's immune defenses to attack the pericardium tissue and cause pericarditis. These diseases include:

36. Pericarditis And Bornholm Disease Related? - Health And Medical Information Prod Doctorproduced health and medical information written for you to make informed decisions about your health concerns. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7676

37. Virtual Naval Hospital: General Medical Officer Manual: Clinical Section Acute pericarditis, caused by inflammation of the pericardium, Malignant pericarditis is usually metastatic with other clinical evidence of malignancy. http://www.vnh.org/GMO/ClinicalSection/11Pericarditis.html

General Medical Officer (GMO) Manual: Clinical Section: Cardiovascular Disorders Pericarditis Department of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed (1) Introduction Acute pericarditis, caused by inflammation of the pericardium, manifests as chest pain, a pericardial friction rub, and has serial electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities. The incidence is 1/1000 hospital admissions. At autopsy, changes of pericarditis appear in 2 to 6 percent of cases. The majority of cases are idiopathic or postviral, but acute myocardial infarction, uremia, bacterial infection, tuberculosis, collagen-vascular disease, neoplasm, and trauma must be considered. (2) Symptoms suggestive of pericarditis Pericarditis chest pain occurs in the pericardium with a pleuritic component. Recumbency increases the pain, which often radiates to the trapezius ridge. Swallowing may exacerbate pain. Dyspnea results from pleural irritation or, on occasion, accumulation of a large pericardial effusion. Symptoms typically occur with an ongoing or preceding upper respiratory infection. Exertion may exacerbate chest pain, but the pleuritic nature and positional component persist. When pericarditis follows myocardial infarction, ischemic chest pain precedes. Coexistent symptoms of pneumonitis suggest a bacterial etiology, especially with high fever. Recurrent fevers, sweats, and weight loss suggest tuberculosis. Malignant pericarditis is usually metastatic with other clinical evidence of malignancy. Common primary tumors include lung, breast, melanoma, lymphoma, and leukemia.

38. Pericarditis Explanation as well as discussion on causes, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of pericarditis. http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/000182.htm

Appointments Medical Services Health Information Find a Doctor Search: Search Encyclopedia: List of Topics Print This Page  General Cardiology Pericarditis Pericardium Pericarditis Definition: Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac-like covering of the heart. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Pericarditis is usually a complication of viral infections, most commonly echovirus or cocksackie viruses. Less frequently, it can be caused by influenza or HIV infection. Infections with bacteria can lead to bacterial pericarditis (also called purulent pericarditis). Some fungal infections can also produce pericarditis. In addition, pericarditis can be associated with systemic diseases such as autoimmune disorders rheumatic fever tuberculosis , cancer, leukemia, kidney failure , HIV infections, AIDS and hypothyroidism. Heart disorders that can cause pericarditis include heart attack (see post-MI pericarditis ) and myocarditis . Radiation therapy to the chest and medications that suppress the immune system can also sometimes induce this condition. Pericarditis can also result from injury (including surgery) or trauma to the chest, esophagus, or heart.

39. Medical Breakthroughs - Learn More About Diabetes pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane forming the outer covering pericarditis in the US is often caused by a viral infection. http://www.drkoop.com/encyclopedia/93/620/Pericarditis.html

Home  Search: Dr.Koop Web MEDLINE Diseases Symptoms Procedures Natural Medicine ... Drug Library Learn More About Diabetes Presented By: Encyclopedia A B C D ... W Learn More Related Videos What is Diabetes? Who are the Members of a Diabetic Management Team? Role of the Pharmacist in Diabetes Management Preventing Type 1 Diabetes Related Stories Nondiabetics Should Watch Blood Sugar, Too Tight Glucose Control Needed for Diabetics Diabetes Dangerous in Women With Heart Disease Pericarditis Description of Pericarditis Causes and Risk Factors of Pericarditis Symptoms of Pericarditis Diagnosis of Pericarditis ... Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Pericarditis Definition of Pericarditis Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane forming the outer covering of the heart. Description of Pericarditis The inflammation may cause a thickening and roughening of the membrane and an accumulation of fluid in the sac surrounding the heart. Causes and Risk Factors of Pericarditis Causes and Risk Factors Pericarditis in the U.S. is often caused by a viral infection. The disease may also be caused by bacteria (including mycobacterium tuberculosis ), fungi, or parasites.

40. Endocarditis, Pericarditis, And Myocarditis Viral pericarditis is commonly caused by coxsackie virus and adenovirus. Tuberculous pericarditis usually occurs from direct spread from mediastinal lymph http://home.coqui.net/myrna/myocar.htm

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