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What are the most common causes of pericarditis in children?
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).
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.
Why is pericardiocentesis used to diagnose pericarditis?
Pericardiocentesis to test for viruses, bacteria, fungus, cancer, and tuberculosis.
What is the leading cause of pericarditis in young people?
In young adults, pericarditis is usually caused by HIV infection or a trauma injury.
Can pericarditis cause infection or trauma?
Pericarditis itself is typically an inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart, and is often caused by viral infections, autoimmune diseases, or post-surgical complications. While it can result from infections, such as viral or bacterial infections, it does not directly cause infections or trauma. However, the inflammation associated with pericarditis can lead to complications, including the potential for infectious pericarditis if pathogens invade the pericardial space. Trauma can also lead to pericarditis, but it is not a direct result of the condition itself.
Which inflammatory diseases can cause pericarditis?
Rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.
Why does pericarditis cause a reduction in cardiac output?
because the force of myocardial contraction weakens
Does ooVoo cause viruses?
No oovoo can not cause viruses.
Can you fly on an airplane if you have pericarditis?
Can you fly on airplane with pericarditis
What is the leading cause of pericarditis in the elderly?
Malignancy or renal failure are the main causes of this disorder in the elderly.
Does pericarditis cause high cpk?
Pericarditis itself typically does not cause elevated creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels. CPK is primarily associated with muscle damage, and while pericarditis may cause chest pain and inflammation, it is not directly linked to muscle injury. However, if there is concurrent myocardial involvement, such as in myopericarditis, CPK levels may rise due to heart muscle damage. It's important to evaluate CPK levels in the context of other clinical findings.
