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What is the condition called when the pericardium becomes inflame?
Pericarditis
How do you describe the medical condition pericarditis?
The most common form is caused by infection with a virus. People in their 20s and 30s who have had a recent upper respiratory infection are most likely to be affected, along with men aged 20-50.
What heart condition causes fever malaise chest pain that increases with inspiration or heartbeat dyspnea and tachycardia?
Pericarditis
Can you fly on an airplane if you have pericarditis?
Can you fly on airplane with pericarditis
What is the medical term meaning bleeding into the sac surrounding the heart?
Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac around the heart.
Can you do karting with a medical condition?
yes - depending on the medical condition
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 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.
Is pericarditis a heart attack?
No. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart; usually caused by an infection.
When pericarditis is suspected why is pericardiocentesis performed?
Pericardiocentesis may be advisable in order to obtain a fluid sample for laboratory analysis to identify the underlying cause of the condition.
