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Pericarditis
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Pericardium
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The pericardium is a thin double-layered sac which encloses the heart. Fluid is contained within the layers and lubricates the constantly rubbing surfaces.
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Pericarditis
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Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like covering of the heart. Pericarditis can be caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. It may also be a result of injury or trauma to the chest, esophagus, or heart. Pain occurs as a result of the inflamed pericardium rubbing against the heart.
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• Definition
• Pericarditis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Pericarditis Symptoms & Signs
• Pericarditis Prevention
• Pericarditis Diagnosis & Tests
• Pericarditis Treatment
• Pericarditis Prognosis
• Pericarditis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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• Pericarditis - Bacterial
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Tests & Exams
• Blood Culture
• CBC
• Chest MRI
• Chest X-Ray
• CPK
• CT Scan
• ECG
• Heart MRI
• Pericardial Fluid Culture
• Pericardiocentesis
• WBC Count
Other Topics
• Breath Sounds
• Breathing Difficulty - Lying Down
• Chest Pain
• Chronic
• Contracture Deformity
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling
• Heart Murmurs and Other Sounds
• Pain Medications
• Respiratory
• Stress and Anxiety
• Sweating - Excessive
• Systemic
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