PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE Allergy Immunlogy Cardiology Dermatology pericarditis by Martin LeWinter, MD, Best Practice of Medicine. September 2000. SeeTable 2 for a summary of clinical signs suggestive of acute pericarditis. http://merck.praxis.md/index.asp?page=bpm_brief&chapter=BPM01CA09
Pericarditis, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center pericarditis. What is pericarditis? pericarditis is inflammation or infectionof the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds the heart. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/Health_Topics/Your_Childs_Health/heart/Condit
Extractions: Pericarditis is inflammation or infection 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 the heart's ability to function properly. What causes pericarditis?
MedWebPlus Subject Diseases And Conditions Heart Diseases Broader Terms All Diseases. Web Sites A, , GO, adam.com EncyclopediaDisease Reference pericarditis (Iowa Clinic). A, -, GO, emedicine http://www.medwebplus.com/subject/Diseases_and_Conditions/Heart_Diseases/Pericar
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MedWebPlus Web Site ID 8214 A free service to help you find health sciences information quickly and easily.adam.com Encyclopedia Disease Reference pericarditis (Iowa Clinic). http://www.medwebplus.com/obj/8214
Ureamic Pericarditis Uraemic pericarditis. by Dr. Wan. Introduction · in the past, pericarditisin uraemia has been regarded as final events before death. http://www.hkstar.com/~shwan/uraemic_pericarditis.html
Extractions: Uraemic Pericarditis by Dr. Wan Introduction: · in the past, pericarditis in uraemia has been regarded as final events before death · first noted 150 years ago in a necropsy of 100 patients who died or renal failure, Richard Bright found 37 with pericarditis and effusion · prevalence has dropped from 51% in 1954 (Wacker and Merrill) to 10% in 1980 · dialysis has dramatically improved the prognosis of uraemic pericarditis · a considerable patient in chronic dialysis suffer single or recurrent episodes · major cause are intercurrent viral infections or underdialysis (e.g. insufficient fistula flow, duration or efficacy of dialysis) Diagnosis · often presented with precordial pain which may resemble angina · pain usually varies with respiration and position · cardiac arrhythmia, AF may be seen · symptoms of congestion like dyspnoea, cough, orthopnoea · clinical signs: fever (80%), systolic and diastolic pericardial friction rub (up to 90% ) best heard while patient sitting up and leaning forward, enlarged precordial dullness · with development of large effusion, rub may be gone
Pericarditis Professionals only. pericarditis,, Print this article, inflammationof the pericardium usually producing a pericardial effusion. The http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/Volume V 2/pericarditis.html
Extractions: *For Medical Professionals only, registration required Pericarditis, inflammation of the pericardium usually producing a pericardial effusion . The causes are idiopathic, viral, bacterial, fungal, tuberculous, acute myocardial infarction , uraemia, malignancy, radiation, autoimmune and other inflammatory diseases, drugs, trauma, Dresslers syndrome postpericardiotomy syndrome , myxoedema and chylopericardium . Chest X-ray is frequently normal but may disclose an enlarged cardiac silhouette. Echocardiography , CT and MRI readily demonstrate the pericardial effusion. Fluid obtained during pericardiocentesis identifies a specific aetiology in less than 20% of patients.
Viasalus / Enciclopedia / Translate this page Y Z. pericarditis cocksackie. La pericarditis puede ser el resultado deuna lesión o trauma en el tórax, esófago o corazón. También http://www.viasalus.com/vs/B2C/cn/enciclopedia/ESP/ency/article/000182.jsp
University Of Miami School Of Medicine - Glossary - Pericarditis pericarditis. pericarditis What is pericarditis? pericarditis is an inflammationof the lining sac (pericardium) which surrounds the heart. http://www.med.miami.edu/patients/glossary/art.asp?ArticleKey=444
Extractions: Center Pericarditis The pericardium is a thin, sac-like covering (a membrane) that surrounds your heart. The outer layer of the pericardium surrounds the roots of your heart's major blood vessels. Ligaments attach this layer to your spinal column, diaphragm, and other parts of your body. The inner layer of the pericardium is attached to the heart muscle. A coating of fluid separates the two layers of membrane, letting the heart move as it beats, yet still be attached to your body. Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium. When pericarditis occurs, the amount of fluid between the two layers of the pericardium increases. This increased fluid presses on the heart and restricts its pumping action. What causes pericarditis? Pericarditis occurs most often in men between the ages of 20 and 50 years old. In most cases, the cause of pericarditis is unknown, but it can result from A viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.
Pericarditis - Información General Translate this page pericarditis - Información general. - Anatomía cardíaca. La pericarditis puedeser el resultado de una lesión o trauma en el tórax, esófago o corazón. http://pcs.adam.com/ency/article/000182.htm
Extractions: Temas especiales ... V W X Y Z Enfermedades ... Z Anatomía cardíaca Información general Prevención Síntomas Tratamiento Es una enfermedad causada por la inflamación del pericardio, el saco que recubre el corazón. La pericarditis puede ser ocasionada por infecciones bacterianas, micóticas o virales tales como: polio gripe rubéola fiebre reumática y tuberculosis . Las causas más comúnmente identificables en los niños son el adenovirus y los virus cocksackie. La pericarditis puede ser el resultado de una lesión o trauma en el tórax, esófago o corazón. También puede ser causada por enfermedades sistémicas , como cáncer insuficiencia renal leucemia , por infecciones como el VIH o SIDA o enfermedades relacionadas con el SIDA, enfermedades autoinmunes ataques cardíacos miocarditis y por tratamientos como la radioterapia del tórax y el uso de inmunosupresores.
Pericarditis pericarditis. pericarditis pericarditis? pericarditis is the inflammationof the protective covering which surrounds your heart. http://www.health-nexus.org/pericarditis.htm
Extractions: Health-Nexus.Com Health-Nexus.Net The #1 Health information site Search Health-Nexus for: Match ALL words Match ANY word Email this page to a friend ! Post a question or comment on our Message Board Home Page Health Specialties Health News ... Alternative Health Options Substance Abuse Animal Health Search: Books Magazines Video Keywords: Find it Here Pericarditis Plainsense: Understanding Pericarditis The warning signs, tests and treatment of this disease. Lycos Health with Webmd: Pericarditis Definition, causes, incidence and risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, expectations, prognosis, complications and prevention.
Pericarditis pericarditis pericarditis, Viral infection eg, Throat swab, faeces virus detection,culture . Enterovirus, Enterovirus antibodies are not useful clinically. http://www.rcpa.edu.au/pathman/pericar2.htm
Extractions: SLE Post-myocardial infarction Myocardial antibodies are not clinically useful. Post-cardiotomy syndrome Myocardial antibodies are not clinically useful. Renal failure Malignant invasion eg Pericardial fluid - cytology, protein, microscopy and culture; pericardial biopsy occasionally helpful. Carcinoma (metastatic) Lymphoma Post-irradiation
Extractions: Add to Favorites Make Your Homepage Member Login Register Increase Type Size SEARCH All Patient Guides News Community Featured Centers Select Aneurysm Arrhythmia Arrhythmia Treatment Blood Pressure Bypass Surgery Cholesterol Defibrillator (ICD) Heart Attack Heart Failure Pacemaker Peripheral Vascular Stent Prevention Center Specialty Centers Home News Center ... Hospital Partners Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium a thin, fluid-filled sac surrounding the heart. It can cause severe chest pain (especially upon taking a deep breath) and shortness of breath . Treatment for pericarditis depends on its cause. Most commonly, the cause is either unknown or due to a virus. In either of these cases, a physician will usually prescribe anti-inflammatories (
Extractions: Abstract from The Cochrane Library , Issue 1, 2003 Click here to order the full review Mayosi BM, Ntsekhe M, Volmink JA, Commerford PJ ABSTRACT 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. Selection criteria: Randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials of treatments for tuberculous pericarditis.
Pericarditis pericarditis. pericarditis pericarditis? pericarditis is the inflammationof the protective covering which surrounds your heart. http://www.health-nexus.com/pericarditis.htm
Extractions: Health-Nexus.Net Health-Nexus.Org The #1 Health information site Search Health-Nexus for: Match ALL words Match ANY word Email this page to a friend ! Post a question or comment on our Message Board Home Page Health Specialties Health News ... Alternative Health Options Substance Abuse Animal Health Search: Books Magazines Video Keywords: Find it Here Pericarditis Plainsense: Understanding Pericarditis The warning signs, tests and treatment of this disease. Lycos Health with Webmd: Pericarditis Definition, causes, incidence and risk factors, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment, expectations, prognosis, complications and prevention.
Genesis Health System - Detailed Disease Info - Pericarditis pericarditis. Cardiac tamponade occurs when fluid collects in the pericardialsac between the heart and the surrounding pericardium. Acute pericarditis. http://www.genesishealth.com/micromedex/detaileddisease/00060280.aspx
Extractions: Facility Information DeWitt Comm Hosp Genesis Medical Ctr Illini Hospital Genesis Health Grp VNA (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.) 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. 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. 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).
PERICARDITIS pericarditis Inflammation of the pericardium. See pericardium. Causesinclude viral infection, autoimmune disease (eg Lupus), drug http://www.medhelp.org/glossary2/new/gls_3600.htm
Pericarditis Articles, Support Groups, And Resources pericarditis articles, support groups, and resources for patients from MedHelp International (www.medhelp.org). Health pericarditis. Medical http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Pericarditis.html
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Avera Health - Pericarditis Translate this page pericarditis. Definición Las infecciones bacterianas pueden conducir apericarditis bacteriana (también llamada pericarditis purulenta). http://www.avera.org/adam/esp_ency/article/000182.htm
