Category: pericarditis

Some complications of pericarditis may require surgical treatment. Pericarditis may be responsible for up to 5 percent of all non-heart attack chest pain cases in accident and emergency departments, according to a report in the journal The Lancet. Pericarditis is usually acute, developing suddenly and lasting only up to a few months. But it can… Continue reading Pericarditis Treatment

Signs of pericarditis may come on suddenly, or develop slowly over time. Within the chest cavity, the heart is protected and held in place by a membranous sac called the pericardium. Various issues, including infections, heart attacks, trauma, and autoimmune disorders, can cause the pericardium to become inflamed and swollen — a condition called pericarditis.… Continue reading Pericarditis Symptoms

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac that surrounds and holds the heart in place. Infections, heart attacks, trauma, cancer, and autoimmune disorders can all cause pericarditis, which may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). When the tissues of the pericardium become inflamed, it can affect how your heart functions. Pericarditis is usually… Continue reading What Is Pericarditis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention