Pericarditis

Question 1

pericarditis

Answer 1

inflm of pericardium (lining outside of heart)

• causes vasodilation, swelling, cellular respiration
• d/t infect or any other form of injury
• inflm –> inc capillary permb –> fluid fills pericardium and once full it moves to pericardial space –> exudate in pericardial space
• fibrinous or fluid exudate: fluid exudate easier to remove; fibrinous exudate worse b/c fixed in place –> both restrict cardiac Fx

Question 2

etiology

Answer 2

• infection

- myocardial injury

Question 3

mnfts

Answer 3

pericarditis triad:

• chest pain (worsens w/ breathing & movement)
• ECG serial changes
• pericardial rub (upon auscultation of heart)

Question 4

Dx

Answer 4

• mnfts
• ECG
• x-ray
• echocardiogram

Question 5

Tx

Answer 5

• based on cause
• address underlying cause
• anti-inflm drugs
• Abx?