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   Per·i·car·di·tis

   /ˌperəˌkärˈdīdəs/

   

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   • 1. inflammation of the pericardium.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsPericarditis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Swelling of the belly, also called the abdomen. The specific symptoms depend on the type of pericarditis. Pericarditis is grouped into different categories, according to the pattern of symptoms and how long symptoms last. Acute pericarditis begins suddenly but doesn't last longer than four weeks.

3. www.heart.org › en › health-topicsWhat Is Pericarditis? | American Heart Association

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, a sac-like structure with two thin layers of tissue that surround the heart to hold it in place and help it work. A small amount of fluid keeps the layers separate so there’s less friction between them as the heart beats.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesPericarditis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   Jul 1, 2022 · Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium or sac that contains your heart. Most people do well with prompt treatment, rest and medication. Others may need a procedure to drain fluid from their pericardium. In most cases, people make a full recovery. However, it can take weeks or months.

5. www.webmd.com › heart-disease › pericarditisPericarditis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments - WebMD

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   Mar 31, 2024 · Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, a thin sac that helps lubricate the heart and protects it from harm. When this double-layered lining gets inflamed, you may have pain or...

6. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › pericarditisPericarditis | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Heart and Vascular. What is pericarditis? Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds the heart. The pericardium holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. There is a small amount of fluid between the inner and outer layers of the pericardium.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsPericarditis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 9, 2024 · The care professional listens to your heart using a device called a stethoscope. Pericarditis causes a specific sound, called a pericardial rub. The noise occurs when the two layers of the sac surrounding the heart, called the pericardium, rub against each other.

8. www.heart.org › en › health-topicsSymptoms and Diagnosis of Pericarditis | American Heart ...

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   Jun 6, 2024 · A common symptom of acute pericarditis is a sharp, stabbing chest pain, usually coming on quickly. It's often in the middle or left side of the chest, and there may be pain in one or both shoulders. The American Heart Association explains the signs and symptoms of pericarditis and how it is diagnosed.