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A sharp or dull pain that starts under the breastbone and radiates to the left side of the neck, upper abdomen, and left shoulder, it is less intense when sitting up or leaning and worsens when lying down.
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How does acute pericarditis present?
This form of the disease causes a sharp, severe pain that starts in the region of the breastbone.
What heart condition causes fever malaise chest pain that increases with inspiration or heartbeat dyspnea and tachycardia?
Pericarditis
What do you call a sharp sudden pain at the sternum radiating to the back of the shoulders and arms but decreases when erect or leaning forward?
pericarditis
Can you fly on an airplane if you have pericarditis?
Can you fly on airplane with pericarditis
What is pericarditis caused by a bacteria called?
It is called bacterial or purulent pericarditis.
How would one know if he is having problems with pericarditis?
Some warning signs that one is having problems with pericarditis are sharp stabbing pains that are relieved by sitting up. Other symptoms include back pain, breathing problems when lying down and a dry cough.
Why are electrocardiograph and echocardiogram tests given to diagnose pericarditis?
To distinguish between pericarditis and a heart attack.
Can ankylosing spondylitis cause pericarditis?
It is difficult to say what causes what, but AS can be associated with pericarditis or vice versa.
Is pericarditis a heart attack?
No. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart; usually caused by an infection.
Is pericarditis an inflammation of the lungs?
No, pericarditis is inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. Pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs.
Are there any positive treatments for pericarditis besides steriods?
The treatment obviously depends of the cause of pericarditis.
What is post pleural syndrome?
Post pleural syndrome is characterized by chest pain, low-grade fever, and pericarditis. It may also be accompanied by pericardial effusion.
