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Pericarditis utkarsh
This document provides information on pericarditis, including what it is, the structure of the pericardium, types of pericarditis (acute, recurrent, chronic constrictive), symptoms, signs, investigations, diagnosis, treatment, and more. Pericarditis is defined as inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac-like membrane surrounding the heart. Acute pericarditis can be dry or effusive, while chronic constrictive pericarditis involves hardening and thickening of the pericardium over time. Diagnosis involves identifying characteristic symptoms like chest pain as well as pericardial friction rubs, ECG changes, and imaging findings. Treatment focuses
