81. Pericarditis - Stanford Hospital And Clinics Cardiovascular Diseases. pericarditis What is pericarditis? What are the symptomsof pericarditis? The following are the most common indicators of pericarditis. http://www.stanfordhospital.com/healthLib/atoz/cardiac/pericard.html

Cardiac Surgeons Cardiologists Heart and Lung Transplant Specialists Interventional Cardiologists ... Thriving With Heart Disease: A Unique Program for You and Your Family Cardiovascular Diseases Pericarditis What is pericarditis? 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? The following are the most common indicators of pericarditis. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: chest pain that: can especially be felt behind the breastbone, sometimes felt beneath the clavicle (collarbone), 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 arrhythmias (irregular heart beats) The symptoms of pericarditis may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.

82. PERICARDIUM AND PERICARDITIS PERICARDIUM AND pericarditis. What is the pericardium? The vessels. Whatis pericarditis? pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium. http://216.185.102.50/Heart_and_Stroke_A_Z_Guide/pericard.html

PERICARDIUM AND PERICARDITIS What is the pericardium? The pericardium is the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds the heart and the roots of the great vessels. What is pericarditis? Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium. The pericardium has an inner and outer layer and contains a small amount of lubricating fluid between the layers. When the pericardium becomes inflamed, the amount of fluid between its two layers increases, compressing the heart and restricting its action. Who gets pericarditis? Pericarditis occurs most often in men ages 20 to 50. Chest pain is common, especially pain behind the breastbone that sometimes spreads to the neck and left shoulder. The pain is different from angina ; usually it's a sharp, piercing pain over the center or left side of the chest that gets worse if the person takes a deep breath. (Less often the pain is dull.) A fever is also common. Often people with pericarditis report feeling sick, and some have pain when they swallow. What causes pericarditis?

83. ThinkQuest Library Of Entries pericarditis pericarditis is a condition in which the pericardium becomes too thickand stiff. There are different types of pericarditis Acute pericarditis. http://library.thinkquest.org/C003758/disease/pericarditis.htm

Welcome to the ThinkQuest Internet Challenge of Entries The web site you have requested, The Interactive Heart: An Online Discovery , is one of over 4000 student created entries in our Library. Before using our Library, please be sure that you have read and agreed to our To learn more about ThinkQuest. You can browse other ThinkQuest Library Entries To proceed to The Interactive Heart: An Online Discovery click here Back to the Previous Page The Site you have Requested ... The Interactive Heart: An Online Discovery click here to view this site A ThinkQuest Internet Challenge 2000 Entry Click image for the Site Site Desciption How does the heart work? In "The Interactive Heart: An Online Discovery" we provide a substantial scientific background about the structure, function, development, and diseases of one of our body's most vital organs with the help of an interactive experience. Flash animations, quizzes, a three dimensional rotatable heart, and many other interactive features allow for a truly unique, hands-on journey through the beating muscle that keeps us all alive. How does the heart work? Enter, learn, interact, and you will know a lot more than that. Students Justin Frenship High School TX, United States

84. NHS Direct Online Encyclopedia Pericarditis Introduction NHS Direct Online Encyclopedia entry on pericarditis including description, symptoms,diagnosis, treatment. NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia pericarditis. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/nhsdoheso/display.asp?sTopic=Pericarditis

85. Return To Medformation Welcome Page Return To Medformation Home pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, a sac surroundingthe heart. The most common form is acute pericarditis, which http://www.medformation.com/mf/CAM.nsf/consconditions/Pericarditiscc.html

Advanced Search [Pick a topic] Adult Medications Patient Educ. Pediatric Sports Med. Women class clinic doctor hospital job pharmacy support group Which power plant pollutant is not designated as hazardous to human health by the EPA? carbon dioxide carbon monoxide lead nitrogen oxide sulfer oxide We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here Alternative Medicine Indexes: Conditions Herbs Supplements Drugs ... Send to a Friend Pericarditis Also Listed As: Signs and Symptoms What Causes It? What to Expect at Your Provider's Office Treatment Options ... Supporting Research Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, a sac surrounding the heart. The most common form is acute pericarditis, which can usually be treated without hospitalization. Common in adolescents and young adults, acute pericarditis affects males more than females. Pericardial effusion is a form that results when fluid builds up in the pericardium. It is a more serious condition that can require hospitalization and possibly surgery. Constrictive pericarditis is a form that is a chronic condition and worsens gradually over a long period of time. It may ultimately require surgery. Pericardial effusion and constrictive pericarditis can occur together. Signs and Symptoms The signs and symptoms of pericarditis vary somewhat.

86. Pericarditis Information on pericarditis pericarditis From the American Heart Association.pericarditis - From the Cardiology Channel. pericarditis - From InteliHealth. http://healthinfo2000.com/pericarditis.htm

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87. PERICARDITIS AND MYOCARDIAL DISEASE pericarditis AND MYOCARDIAL DISEASE. 3/10/01. Click here to start. Table of Contents.pericarditis AND MYOCARDIAL DISEASE. pericarditis AND MYOCARDIAL DISEASE. http://www.ncl.ac.uk/pathology/teaching/lectures/pres11/

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88. Cardiovascular Disorders - Pericarditis Charleston, SC 29425 843792-1414 800-424-MUSC, Print Version. CardiovascularDisorders pericarditis. What is pericarditis? What causes pericarditis? http://www.musckids.com/health_library/cardiac/pericard.htm

89. PERICARDITIS Translate this page el trastorno. pericarditis INFLAMATORIA AGUDA. Un proceso liquido pericárdico.pericarditis ADHESIVA O CONSTRUCTIVA CRÓNICA. Tras una http://es.geocities.com/simplex59/pericarditis.html

Aitor Etxeberria Garin Diplomado en Enfermería A LA PÁGINA ANTERIOR CONTENIDO CLASES CAUSAS VALORACIÓN ACTIVIDADES DE ENFERMERÍA El pericardio engloba el corazón, y a parte de sostener el corazón y separarlo de otras estructuras torácicas, el pericardio protege al corazón de fricciones e impide que sus cámaras se dilaten repentinamente. La pericarditis es una inflamación del saco protector del corazón. Se puede afectar la capa serosa visceral o parietal del pericardio. La pericarditis puede ser aguda o crónica, dependiendo de la rapidez con que se desarrolle el trastorno PERICARDITIS INFLAMATORIA AGUDA Un proceso inflamatorio afecta al pericardio sin que llegue a provocar un aumento considerable del liquido pericárdico. PERICARDITIS ADHESIVA O CONSTRUCTIVA CRÓNICA Tras una invasión fibrosa de larga duración el pericardio se engrosa de forma anormal y se vuelve inflexible, comprimiendo el corazón y dificultando el llenado ventricular. PERICARDITIS EXUDATIVA AGUDA El liquido producto de una infección o inflamación, se acumula rápidamente en el espacio pericárdico comprimiendo el corazón y provocando un taponamiento. PERICARDITIS EXUDATIVA CRÓNICA El liquido se va acumulando de forma gradual en el espacio pericárdico o permanece ahí por un periodo de tiempo prolongado.

90. Welcome To ENH.org - Health Encyclopedia: Pericarditis pericarditis. Causes, incidence, and risk factors pericarditis is usually a complicationof viral infections caused by adenovirus and coxsackie virus. http://www.enh.org/Encyclopedia/ency/article/000182.asp

Disease Reference Injury Reference Test Reference Nutrition Reference ... Symptoms Reference Pericarditis Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Z Definition: Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation (swelling and irritation with presence of extra immune cells) 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 caused by adenovirus and coxsackie virus. Less frequently, it can be caused by the polio influenza or rubella viruses. Infections with bacteria can lead to bacterial pericarditis (also called purulent pericarditis). Some fungal (mycotic) infections can also produce pericarditis. In addition, pericarditis can be associated with systemic diseases such as autoimmune disorders rheumatic fever tuberculosis cancer ... kidney failure , HIV infections, AIDS and hypothyroidism. Heart disorders which can cause pericarditis include heart attack 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.

91. MedTech1.com - Pericarditis pericarditis. Overview Quick Reference. pericarditis is an inflammationof the pericardium, the fluidfilled sac surrounding the heart. http://www.medtech1.com/research_center/cond20.cfm/177

92. Diseases And Conditions -- Discovery Health -- Bacterial Pericarditis surrounds the heart. Inflammation of the heart sac, called pericarditis,can be due to infections caused by bacteria. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/50.html

bacterial pericarditis By Eric Berlin, MD Images (click to view larger image) The pericardium is a sac-like structure that surrounds the heart. Inflammation of the heart sac, called pericarditis, can be due to infections caused by bacteria. What is going on in the body? In most cases, a person with this disease starts out having an infection, such as pneumonia , somewhere else in the body. The bacteria can then get into the bloodstream and reach the heart. Infection of the heart sac results in bacterial pericarditis, which is life threatening. What are the signs and symptoms of the disease? People with this disease are often male, between the ages of 20 and 50. A person with this disease usually appears quite ill. Symptoms may include: high fever and chills sweating at night, called night sweats a cough chest pain rapid heart beat, known as tachycardia low blood pressure ... shock What are the causes and risks of the disease? Several different bacteria can cause this disease. Examples include staphylococci, group A streptococci , and the bacteria that cause Lyme disease The risks of this disease include: cardiac tamponade , a condition in which too much fluid accumulates around the heart. This causes the heart to collapse, making it unable to pump blood.

93. Diseases And Conditions -- Discovery Health -- Constrictive Pericarditis Constrictive pericarditis results from scarring of this lining. constrictive pericarditisBy Eric Berlin, MD Images (click to view larger image) Normal Heart. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/51.html

constrictive pericarditis By Eric Berlin, MD Images (click to view larger image) The sac of fibrous tissues that surrounds the heart is called the pericardium. Constrictive pericarditis results from scarring of this lining. The scar encases the heart and may limit its ability to pump blood. What is going on in the body? The pericardium is a thin sac that covers the heart. As it heals from an infection or injury, a scar may form. The pericardium becomes rigid due to the scarring. This may restrict the filling of the heart with blood and cause other health problems. What are the signs and symptoms of the condition? This condition may cause: weakness fatigue weight loss loss of appetite ... shortness of breath , especially with activity or when lying flat on the back swelling in the legs swollen neck veins abdominal distress and tenderness, especially in the right upper part of the abdomen swelling of the abdomen due to fluid accumulation, known as ascites heart murmurs , or abnormal sounds What are the causes and risks of the condition? While the cause of this condition is often not known, the scarring may be due to:

94. Pericarditis:Health Topics:UI Health Care pericarditis. pericarditis is inflammation of the sac that surrounds and supportsthe heart. If left untreated, pericarditis can be very serious and even fatal. http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/infectiousdiseases/infe4725.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for Infectious Diseases Department of Internal Medicine: Infectious Diseases Department of Internal Medicine: Travel Medicine - UI Health Care's digital library Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa Pericarditis Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac that surrounds and supports the heart. This sac is called the pericardium. This inflammation can cause a build-up of fluid, blood, or pus that can cause the sack to squeeze the heart. This squeezing makes the heart's job of pumping blood difficult. Symptoms include: chest pain fatigue and shortness of breath Pericarditis can be caused by a wide range of things, including: viral or bacterial infections cancer rheumatic fever systemic diseases certain medications or injury to the heart People often confuse pericarditis with a heart attack because the symptoms are similar. If left untreated, pericarditis can be very serious and even fatal. However, current therapies are very effective in curing the disorder. Pericarditis is treated with medications to reduce the inflammation and fluid buildup and to relieve pain. Bed rest is important until the condition has been controlled. Sometimes surgery is necessary to cut a window in the sac to allow it to drain.

95. Pericarditis pericarditis. Definition. pericarditis is an inflammation of the two layersof the thin, saclike membrane that surrounds the heart. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/pericarditis.html

Encyclopedia Index P Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index P Pericarditis Definition Pericarditis is an inflammation of the two layers of the thin, sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart. This membrane is called the pericardium, so the term pericarditis means inflammation of the pericardium. Description Pericarditis is fairly common. It affects approximately one in 1,000 people. The most common form is caused by infection with a virus. People in their 20s and 30s who have had a recent upper respiratory infection are most likely to be affected, along with men aged 20-50. One out of every four people who have had pericarditis will get it again, but after two years these relapses are less likely. Causes and symptoms The viruses that cause pericarditis include those that cause influenza polio , and rubella (German measles ). In children, the most common viruses that cause pericarditis are the adenovirus and the cocksackievirus (which is most likely to affect children during warmer weather). Although pericarditis is usually caused by a virus, it also can be caused by an injury to the heart or it can follow a heart attack . It may also be caused by certain inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus . Bacteria, fungi, parasites

96. Pericarditis: Symptoms And Treatments: BCM Dept Of Surgery pericarditis. What is pericarditis? pericarditis is the or complicationsdevelop. What are the signs and symptoms of pericarditis? http://www.debakeydepartmentofsurgery.org/home/content.cfm?proc_name=pericarditi

97. Health Library Find Information On Pericarditis At MerckSource Find information on pericarditis at MerckSource. Learn more about pericarditis,A pericarditis. Definition A disorder caused by inflammation http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_adam.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcns

98. Interventions For Treating Tuberculous Pericarditis (Cochrane Review) Interventions for treating tuberculous pericarditis (Cochrane Review). Interventionsfor treating tuberculous pericarditis (Cochrane Review). http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000526.htm

From The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2003 Abstract also available in Italian Interventions for treating tuberculous pericarditis (Cochrane Review) Mayosi BM, Ntsekhe M, Volmink JA, Commerford PJ ABSTRACT Order full review View and/or submit comments What's new in this issue Search abstracts ... About The Cochrane Library A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 17 June 2002. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Tuberculous pericarditis - tuberculosis infection of the pericardial membrane (pericardium) covering the heart - is becoming more common. The infection can result in fluid around the heart or fibrosis of the pericardium, which can be fatal. Objectives: In people with tuberculous pericarditis, to evaluate the effects on death, life-threatening conditions, and persistent disability of: (1) 6-month antituberculous drug regimens compared with regimens of 9 months or more; (2) corticosteroids; (3) pericardial drainage; and (4) pericardiectomy. Search strategy: We searched the Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group trials register (June 2002), the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (Issue 2, 2002), MEDLINE (1966 to June 2002), EMBASE (1980 to May 2002), and checked the reference lists of existing reviews. We also contacted organizations and individuals working in the field.

99. Johns Hopkins Arthritis Case Report On Rheumatoid Pericarditis In view of the fact that the pericarditis occurred while on azathioprine, it wasfelt to be ineffective for management of extraarticular RA and was discontinued http://www.hopkins-arthritis.som.jhmi.edu/case/case7/7_case.html

by Michael Westerman, M.D. Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Geriatric Medicine, JHU Meliha Shah, M.D. Resident in Internal Medicine Faculty Sponsors: Rita Falcone, M.D. , Cardiology and Joan Bathon, M.D. , Rheumatology History of Present Illness History Physical Examination Laboratory Studies ... References History of Present Illness >A week later (click on images for larger view) Her CXR showed cardiomegaly, mild pulmonary vascular congestion and bilateral pleural effusions. Echocardiograpy and exaggerated respiratory variation of mitral valve inflow E waves but no right ventricular diastolic collapse. She was transferred to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit for observation. A right heart catheter was placed, revealing high pulmonary artery pressures and an increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure but not equalization of diastolic pressures. The following day, however, she became more dyspneic and tachycardic, and repeat echocardiography showed further increase in the size of the pericardial effusion with right ventricular diastolic collapse. She underwent emergent pericardiocentesis with removal of 350cc of turbid brown fluid. Her dyspnea and tachycardia responded immediately to this intervention. top of page History Past Medical History Rheumatoid arthritis Hypertension for one year.

100. Lupus Site(SLE) - Pericarditis pericarditis. pericarditis is inflammation of the sac that surroundsthe heart. Sometimes patients with pericarditis have no symptoms. http://www.uklupus.co.uk/peri.html

Home Lupus information Lupus FAQ Lupus factsheets ... UK customers Please help to support this site by visiting our Store Message Board Lupus store Site updates ... Search Pericarditis Taking Charge of Lupus UK customers Pericarditis occurs when the lining of the pericardium becomes inflamed, because it has been attacked by antibodies. Pericarditis does not imply organ-threatening disease, since the heart tissue is not involved. Joanne Forshaw. None of my material can be used on any other site, or in any other form, without prior permission from the author. However feel free to link to my site from yours. The Lupus Site is not affiliated in any way with Lupus UK The information on this page is only for general advice. No responsibility can be taken for anything that happens as a result of following or ignoring advice on this site.

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