Recurrent Pericarditis Details

Expanded Description

Pericarditis is a condition caused by the inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart.

Prevalence

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Causes

Pericarditis can be caused by a heart attack, bacterial, viral or fungal infections or a tumour or cancer spreading from nearby lungs or breasts.

Disorder Symptoms

There are a number of symptoms that effect patients with Recurrent Pericarditis.

Name	Description
Chest pain	Chest pain
Friction rub	Friction rub is when the parietal and visceral surfaces of the roughened pericardium to rub against each other. This is caused by inflammation of the pericardial sac.
Fever	Fever

Diagnosis

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Diagnostic Tests

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Disorder Treatments

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Prognosis

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Tips for Living with the Disorder

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