Pericarditis

Pericarditis (pronunciation: peri·car·di·tis) is a heart condition. It is the swelling and irritation of the pericardium.^[1]

Constructive Pericarditis

Signs and Symptoms

Pericarditis can be acute pericarditis or chronic pericarditis. A typical symptom of acute pericarditis is a sharp, pricking chest pain taking place rapidly. It is felt in the midst or left side of chest. There may be pain in one or both shoulders.^[2]

Pericarditis Media

Diffuse ST elevation in a young male due to myocarditis / pericarditis
An ECG showing pericarditis. Note the ST elevation in multiple leads with slight reciprocal ST depression in aVR.
A pericardial effusion as seen on CXR in someone with pericarditis

References

↑ Pericarditis - Symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
↑ Symptoms and Diagnosis of Pericarditis". heart.org. Retrieved 2021-08-10.

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[1] Pericarditis - Symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 2021-08-10.

[2] Symptoms and Diagnosis of Pericarditis". heart.org. Retrieved 2021-08-10.

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