Pericardial Disorders Symptoms
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PERICARDIAL DISORDERS
DESCRIPTION
Pericardial disease, or pericarditis, is inflammation of any of the layers of the pericardium. The pericardium is a thin tissue sac that surrounds the heart and consists of: visceral pericardium – an inner layer that envelops the entire heart
Symptoms –
Shortness of breath
Discomfort while breathing
Chest pain
Chest fullness
Feeling faint
Swelling in abdomen
Risk factors –
A past heart attack
Autoimmune disease
Trauma or injury from accident
Certain infection
Kidney failure
Certain medication
Diagnosis and test –
Echocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
Chest X-ray
Treatment –
Medications
Fluid drainage
Open heart surgery
Removal of the pericardium
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