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Pericarditis
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Pericarditis is an inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart (the pericardial sac). Pericardial effusion is a collection of fluid in the pericardial sac. This fluid may be produced by inflammation. The cause of pericarditis in most individuals is unknown but is likely due to viral infection.
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This video explains pericarditis, an inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart. It also describes pericardial effusion, a collection of fluid in the pericardial sac that may be produced by inflammation.
Key points
- Defines pericarditis as inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart, the pericardial sac
- Defines pericardial effusion as a collection of fluid in the pericardial sac
- Notes the fluid may be produced by inflammation
- Notes the cause of pericarditis in most individuals is unknown but is likely due to viral infection
Video Overview
This video presents “Pericarditis” — Pericarditis is an inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart (the pericardial sac). Pericardial effusion is a collection of fluid in the pericardial sac. This fluid may be produced by inflammation. The cause of pericarditis in most. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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