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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.
How would you define constrictive pericarditis?
When the pericardium is scarred or thickened it has tightened around the heart, constricting the muscle's heart movement.
Can ankylosing spondylitis cause pericarditis?
It is difficult to say what causes what, but AS can be associated with pericarditis or vice versa.
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).
How can the heart be affected by SLE?
Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart causes pericarditis ; inflammation of the heart itself causes myocarditis.
Is pericarditis contageous?
No, pericarditis is not contagious. It is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like membrane surrounding the heart, and can result from various causes, including infections, autoimmune diseases, or injury. While some infections that can lead to pericarditis may be contagious, the condition itself is not spread from person to person.
What is the leading cause of pericarditis in the elderly?
Malignancy or renal failure are the main causes of this disorder in the elderly.
What is jugular venous distension?
Jugular venous distension is the visible bulging of the jugular veins in the neck. It can indicate increased pressure in the right side of the heart or in the superior vena cava. It is commonly seen in conditions like heart failure, cardiac tamponade, or constrictive pericarditis.
How does acute pericarditis present?
This form of the disease causes a sharp, severe pain that starts in the region of the breastbone.
Can you fly on an airplane if you have pericarditis?
Can you fly on airplane with pericarditis
What heart condition causes fever malaise chest pain that increases with inspiration or heartbeat dyspnea and tachycardia?
Pericarditis
Are there any positive treatments for pericarditis besides steriods?
The treatment obviously depends of the cause of pericarditis.
