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How is constrictive pericarditis treated?
In the case of constrictive pericarditis, the pericardiectomy may be necessary to remove the stiffened parts of the pericardium that are preventing the heart from beating correctly.
What are the most common conditions to be treated by pericardiocentesis?
Cardiac tamponade and pericarditis are two primary complications that require intervention with pericardiocentesis.
Can you fly on an airplane if you have pericarditis?
Can you fly on airplane with pericarditis
Can ankylosing spondylitis cause pericarditis?
It is difficult to say what causes what, but AS can be associated with pericarditis or vice versa.
Are there any positive treatments for pericarditis besides steriods?
The treatment obviously depends of the cause of pericarditis.
Is pericarditis an inflammation of the lungs?
No, pericarditis is inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. Pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs.
Why are electrocardiograph and echocardiogram tests given to diagnose pericarditis?
To distinguish between pericarditis and a heart attack.
Is pericarditis a heart attack?
No. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart; usually caused by an infection.
What is the prevalence of pericarditis?
Pericarditis is fairly common. It affects approximately one in 1,000 people. One out of every four people who have had pericarditis will get it again, but after two years these relapses are less likely.
What type of cardiovascular diseases may be treated with antibiotics?
Pericarditis, Endocarditis, and Myocarditis. All of these are inflammation diseases of the heart and if it is caused by bacteria, then it can be treated by antibiotics, because antibiotics clear up infections/bacteria.
Pericarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle true or false?
False, pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart.
Is pericarditis more common in males or females?
Pericarditis is more common in males than females with a ratio of seven to three
