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What is pericarditis?

Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac-like covering around the heart.

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with pericarditis?
What are the symptoms associated with pericarditis?
What are the treatment options for pericarditis?

Posts on pericarditis (115)

Chest pain following CABG, pericardial window - Heart Disease Community

- Oct 14, 2009
I'm a 48 year-old male. I had bypass surgery this past May, and in early July was diagnosed...

long term problems following suspected pericarditis and mycoplasma infection - Women's Health Community

- Sep 28, 2009
Hi there I was diagnosed with percarditis in July 2004 it came on very suddenly although...

persistent pericarditis - Heart Disease Community

- Jun 26, 2009
I've had six brutal attacks of pericarditis now since Aug. 2008, the most recent attack sen...

I'm not sure what is my problem - Heart Disease Community

- Jun 09, 2009
Hello My name is Patricio, I am a 34 year old male. I consider myself a pretty healthy p...

Chest pain following catheter ablation - Heart Disease Community

- Feb 14, 2009
After a prolonged episode of AF and subsequent intermittent episodes, I underwent a cathete...

pericardioal effustion window procedure - Heart Disease Community

- Jan 27, 2009
I had a pericardioal window procedure done on Sep 27. I am now SOB and had another echeo d...

Adderall, AFib & Pericarditis - Heart Rhythm Community

- Nov 20, 2008
Is there a know corralation between the use of Adderall and AFib and or Pericarditis in adu...

Pericarditis - Heart Disease Community

- Nov 11, 2008
I have had Pericarditis twice since May. I've just finishe with an Echo-Cardiogram, CT, and...

recurrent precarditis - Heart Disease Expert Forum

- Nov 08, 2008
I am a 42 year old male. I had surgery to remove a carcinoid tumor from my left lung at MD ...

reoccurying issues and new symptoms. - Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum

- Oct 23, 2008
I am a 22 year old/female and am pretty much in good health except 5 years ago I had costro...
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