Constrictive Pericarditis Constrictive pericarditis. Purpose evaluate contrictive pericarditis vs. restrictive cardiomyopathy. Series 1, Series 2, Series 3, Series 4 http://www.rad.jhmi.edu/mri/CardioVascMRI_files/CVMR_Protocols/Constrictive_peri
Extractions: Constrictive Pericarditis Purpose: evaluate contrictive pericarditis vs. restrictive cardiomyopathy Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Name coronal scout axial "T1" axial "T2" axial (or short axis) cine sequence segmented k-space (FASTCARD) FSE blood suppresion or SE T1 FSE T2 blood supression or FSE T2 see LV function, series 4 TR min 1-2 R-R 1-2 R-R TE min flip angle slice thickness slice gap frequency phase NVS bandwidth FOV options flow comp flow comp, ZIP 512 flow comp, ZIP 512 Instructions : Obtain all images at resting lung volume: Series 1; rapid coronal scout through chest Series 2: T1 weighted images (parameters are actually proton density weighted). If blood supression is not available, use spin echo T1 weighted image, with superior/ inferior sat pulses. Series 3: T2 weighted images with fat suppresion. If blood suppression is not available, use fat suppressed fast spin echo T2 with echo train length 8-16, and superior/ inferior sat pulses. Series 4: axial cine images (for LA masses). Alternatively, run in short axis Series 5: pre/ post gad. If an "infarct" sequence is not available, run series 5-alt
Pericarditis Medical Information pericarditis Information from Drugs.com. pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, which is the saclike covering of the http://www.drugs.com/enc/pericarditis.html
Extractions: Advanced Search Or click the first letter of a drug name: A B C D ... Z Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Pericarditis Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac-like covering of the heart. Causes 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.
Extractions: Search for Home About Us Patient Information Discussion Forum ... Sitemap Anatomy / Treatment Heart CHD / Angina Myocardial Infarction Iscaemic Heart Disease ... Endocarditis Pericarditis Pericardial Effusion Risk Factors Further treatment Tests ... Useful Organisations You are here: Home Patient Information Anatomy / treatment Inflammation of the pericardium is known as pericarditis. Pericarditis can be caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infections such as rheumatic fever, polio, and tuberculosis. Pericarditis can occasionally occur 1 - 3 days following a Heart Attack (myocardial infarction). The pericardium overlying the heart muscle that has died becomes inflamed. The symptoms include: Signs of a raised temperature or fever Pericardial rub can be heard using a stethoscope by the doctor. Electrocardiogram (ECG) will show some characteristics of pericarditis.
Cardiovascular Pathology There are thin strands of fibrinous exudate that extend from the epicardial surface to the pericarial sac. This is typical for a fibrinous pericarditis. http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/CVHTML/CV045.html
Cardiovascular Pathology The surface of the heart with hemorrhagic pericarditis demonstrates a Hemorrhagic pericarditis is most likely to occur with metastatic tumor and with http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/CVHTML/CV050.html
Extractions: The surface of the heart with hemorrhagic pericarditis demonstrates a roughened and red appearance. Hemorrhagic pericarditis is most likely to occur with metastatic tumor and with tuberculosis (TB). TB can also lead to a granulomatous pericarditis that may calcify and produce a "constrictive" pericarditis.
Cardiac, Treating Pericarditis At The Heart Institute pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane forming the outer Most pericarditis in this country is caused by a viral infection. http://www.columbiasurgery.org/pat/cardiac/pericarditis.html
Extractions: Cardiac Diseases Pericarditis Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane forming the outer covering of the heart. The inflammation causes a thickening and roughening of the membrane and an accumulation of fluid in the sac surrounding the heart. Most pericarditis in this country is caused by a viral infection. The disease also may be caused by bacteria, fungi, or parasites. In the past and among people from certain parts of the world, TB is a common cause of pericarditis. There is also a noninfectious pericarditis; causes include disease of the underlying heart muscle, injury, and other diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, or kidney failure. Cancer radiation therapy to the chest also can cause pericarditis. Most mild to moderate pericarditis goes undetected from lack of symptoms. In the more severe cases, the most common symptom is pain or discomfort on the anterior chest, which may extend to the left side of the chest and to the left shoulder. The pain often becomes worse with a deep breath and is relieved when sitting or leaning forward. When the doctor listens to the heart and chest with a stethoscope, a grating sound can be heard, caused by a rubbing of the roughed pericardium surfaces with each heartbeat. Pericarditis can be a difficult diagnosis to make. Electrocardiogram, chest x-ray, and echocardiogram may be normal. Additional tests, such as blood cultures, skin tests, or tests on the fluid in the sac surrounding the heart, may help determine the cause of pericarditis.
Extractions: Pericarditis is an inflammation ofthe lining sac (pericardium) which surrounds the heart. It canbe associated with a collection of fluid (pericardial effusion)in the space between the heart and the pericardium. Pericarditisaccounts for approximately 1 in 1,000 hospital admissions. Itis found in about 5% of patients at autopsy. This implies thatmany cases of pericarditis occur without symptoms severe enoughto come to medical attention. What causespericarditis? 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 thebody's immune defenses to attack the pericardium tissue and causepericarditis. These diseases include:
HealthyNJ--Information For Healthy Living--Pericarditis pericarditis pericarditis due to tuberculosis (tuberculous pericarditis) accounts for less than However, chronic pericarditis does not cause pain. http://www.healthynj.org/dis-con/pericard/main.htm
Extractions: Pericardial disease affects the pericardium, which is the flexible two-layered sac that envelops the heart. The pericardium helps keep the heart in position, prevent the heart from overfilling with blood, and protect the heart from being damaged by chest infections. However, the pericardium is not essential to life; if the pericardium is removed, there is little measurable effect on the heart's performance. Normally, the pericardium contains just enough lubricating fluid between its two layers for them to slide easily over one another. There is very little space between the two layers. However, in some disorders, extra fluid accumulates in this space (called the pericardial space), causing it to expand. Rarely, the pericardium is missing at birth or has defects, such as weak spots or holes. These defects can be dangerous because the heart or a major blood vessel may bulge (herniate) through a hole in the pericardium and become trapped. In such cases, death can occur in minutes. Therefore, these defects are usually surgically repaired; if repair is not feasible, the whole pericardium may be removed. Other diseases of the pericardium may result from infections, injuries, or spread of cancer.
HealthyNJ--Information For Healthy Living--Pericarditis Translate this page Enfermedades pericarditis - En tres páginas concisas provee una pericarditis en InfoFamilia - Este sitio enfatiza la pericarditis en los niños. http://www.healthynj.org/dis-con/pericard/espanol.htm
Coccidioidal Pericarditis Case report unsuspected pericarditis diagnosed with gallium67 scan. Tuberculous pericarditis identified with gallium67 and indium-111 leukocyte http://www.flash.net/~drrad/tf/051799.htm
Extractions: Schwartz EL, Waldmann EB, Payne RM, Goldfarb D, Kinard SA. Coccidioidal pericarditis. Chest 1976 Nov;70(5):670-2 UI:77025379 Oudiz R, Mahaisavariya P, Peng SK, Shane-Yospur L, Smith C, Baumgartner F, Shapiro S. Disseminated coccidioidomycosis with rapid progression to effusive-constrictive pericarditis. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 1995 Nov-Dec;8(6):947-52 UI:96187304 Chowdhury JK, Habibzadeh A. Disseminated coccidioidomycosis with pericarditis. Successful treatment with amphotericin B. Chest 1977 Apr;71(4):533-5 UI:77161502 Portal RW. Constrictive pericarditis. Am Heart J 1966 Nov;72(5):714-5 UI:67042140 Parry R, Akhtar N, Hartnell GG. Case report: unsuspected pericarditis diagnosed with gallium67 scan. Clin Radiol 1993 Nov;48(5):332-3 UI:94080759 Lin DS, Tipton RE. Ga-67 cardiac uptake. Clin Nucl Med 1983 Dec;8(12):603-4 UI:84082937 Skye HW, Rao BR. Cardiac gallium citrate concentration. Eur J Nucl Med 1983;8(11):507-8 UI:84084699 Taillefer R, Lemieux RJ, Picard D, Dupras G. Gallium-67 imaging in pericarditis secondary to tuberculosis and histoplasmosis. Clin Nucl Med 1981 Sep;6(9):413-5 UI:82002939 Haase D, Marrie TJ, Martin R, Hayne O. Gallium scanning in tuberculous pericarditis. Clin Nucl Med 1981 Jun;6(6):275 UI:81187097
Pericarditis pericarditis can be triggered by a number of things. Examples include. Heart Attack (myocardial infarction) pericarditis may be caused by the destruction http://www.irishhealth.com/?level=4&con=47
Pericarditis Penn State Hershey Medical Center provides world class care and services to patients. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/pq/pericarditis.htm
Cardiovascular Diseases - Pericarditis pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds The following are the most common indicators of pericarditis. http://www.nyp.org/health/cd_rom_content/adult/cardiac/pericard.htm
Extractions: Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds the heart. 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. What are the symptoms of pericarditis? 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 arrhythmias (irregular heart beats) The symptoms of pericarditis may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult a physician for diagnosis. What causes pericarditis?
Internet Scientific Publications, LLC. Abstract Suppurative pericarditis is an uncommon cause of cardiac tamponade with a If untreated, purulent pericarditis rapidly evolves into suppurative http://www.ispub.com/ostia/index.php?xmlFilePath=journals/ijc/vol1n1/pericarditi
BHF Any Questions? - Pericarditis The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the leading national charity fighting heart and circulatory disease the UK s biggest killer. The BHF funds research, http://www.bhf.org.uk/questions/index.asp?secondlevel=1174&thirdlevel=1398
BHF Any Questions? - Restrictive Pericarditis The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the leading national charity fighting heart and circulatory disease the UK s biggest killer. The BHF funds research, http://www.bhf.org.uk/questions/index.asp?secondlevel=1174&thirdlevel=1397
Pericarditis pericarditis is inflammation or infection of the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds the heart. http://heart-disease.health-cares.net/pericarditis.php
Extractions: Pericarditis is inflammation or infection of the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds the heart. 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 the heart's ability to function properly. What causes pericarditis?
Welcome To NHS Direct Online NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia. pericarditis Introduction. pericarditis is inflammation of the bag (pericardium) that encloses your heart. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=352
