Constrictive pericarditis is long term inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) with thickening, scarring, and muscle tightening. Constrictive pericarditis is most commonly caused by condition that cause inflammation to develop around... moreConstrictive pericarditis is long term inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) with thickening, scarring, and muscle tightening. Constrictive pericarditis is most commonly caused by condition that cause inflammation to develop around the heart including heart surgery, radiation therapy to the chest, tuberculosis. Constrictive pericarditis may also develop without apparent cause. The condition is relatively rare in children. Symptoms are difficulty breathing that develop slowly and gets worse, fatigue, edema of the legs, swollen abdomen, weakness. Constrictive pericarditis may be life threatening if untreated. Treatments include drugs and surgery. less
Pericardial effusion is an abnormal amount of fluid between the heart and the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart). Pericardial effusion are associated with many different medical conditions. Most pericardial effusions are not harmful, but large peric... morePericardial effusion is an abnormal amount of fluid between the heart and the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart). Pericardial effusion are associated with many different medical conditions. Most pericardial effusions are not harmful, but large pericardial effusion can cause problems by impairing heart function. Small pericardial effusions may contain 100 cc of fluid. In very large pericardial effusion, more than 2 liters of fluid can be present.most pericardial effusion are caused by inflammation of the pericardium. Viral infections are one of the main cause of pericardial effusion. Other condition like cancer, injury to the pericardium, heart attack, uremia, autoimmune disease, bacterial infection. less
Radiation pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) that occurs because of the radiation therapy used to treat cancer. The condition maybe mis diagnosed as a heart attack. The symptoms of radiation peric... moreRadiation pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) that occurs because of the radiation therapy used to treat cancer. The condition maybe mis diagnosed as a heart attack. The symptoms of radiation pericarditis are chest pain increases with breathing, chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, back, abdomen, dry cough, fever fatigue, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sweating, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure. The treatments include stop the underlying cause, medications and surgery. less
Post myocardial infarction or post cardiotomy pericarditis (dressler”s syndrome) is an inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) because of the injury to the heart or the pericardium. The symptoms are chest pain increases with breathin... morePost myocardial infarction or post cardiotomy pericarditis (dressler”s syndrome) is an inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) because of the injury to the heart or the pericardium. The symptoms are chest pain increases with breathing, chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, back, abdomen, dry cough, fever fatigue, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sweating, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure. The symptoms tend to occur 2 weeks post myocardial infarction, but can be delayed for a few months after infarction. It is believed to result from an autoimmune inflammatory reaction to myocardial antigens. Treatment usually by drugs. less
Neoplastic pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart ) because of a malignant tumor within the area. The common cause of neoplastic pericarditis is a malignant tumor in lungs, breast, leukemia, and lymphomas. Less com... moreNeoplastic pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart ) because of a malignant tumor within the area. The common cause of neoplastic pericarditis is a malignant tumor in lungs, breast, leukemia, and lymphomas. Less commonly gastrointestinal malignancies, ovarian cancer, sarcomas, and melanomas. Malignant tumors can involve the pericardium through direct local invasion or through metastasis via the lymphatic or blood stream. The treatment of neoplastic pericardial disease needs to be individualized and requires a detailed consideration of the cardiovascular and medical status of the patient, as well as the underlying malignancies. Treatment usually by drugs. less
Uremic pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) that occurs as a complication in people with uremia. Uremia is a build up of urea and other waste material in the blood due to kidney failure. The conditio... moreUremic pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) that occurs as a complication in people with uremia. Uremia is a build up of urea and other waste material in the blood due to kidney failure. The condition maybe mis diagnosed as a heart attack. The symptoms of uremic pericarditis are chest pain increases with breathing, chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, back, abdomen, dry cough, fever fatigue, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sweating, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure. The treatments include medications and surgery. less
Tuberculous pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling in the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart ) that occurs as a complication of tuberculosis. This condition may be mis diagnosed as a heart attack. Symptoms of tuberculous pericarditis are chest ... moreTuberculous pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling in the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart ) that occurs as a complication of tuberculosis. This condition may be mis diagnosed as a heart attack. Symptoms of tuberculous pericarditis are chest pain increases with breathing, chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, back, and abdomen, dry cough, fever, fatigue, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sweating, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure. Tuberculous pericarditis is caused by the bacteria, mycobacterium tuberculosis. A predominant risk factor for developing tuberculous pericarditis is AIDS. Treatment include drugs and surgical. less
Viral pericarditis is an inflammatory and swelling of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) that results from a viral infection. Causative viruses include HIV, coxsackie viruses, echoviruses, and adenoviruses. The condition maybe mis diagnosed as a... moreViral pericarditis is an inflammatory and swelling of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) that results from a viral infection. Causative viruses include HIV, coxsackie viruses, echoviruses, and adenoviruses. The condition maybe mis diagnosed as a heart attack. The symptoms of viral pericarditis are chest pain increases with breathing, chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, back, abdomen, dry cough, fever fatigue, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sweating, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure. The treatments include medications and surgery. less
Acute pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium( sac surrounding the heart) that begins suddenly, is often painful and causes fluid and blood components such as fibrin, red blood cells, and white blood cells to pour into the pericardial space. I... moreAcute pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium( sac surrounding the heart) that begins suddenly, is often painful and causes fluid and blood components such as fibrin, red blood cells, and white blood cells to pour into the pericardial space. Infection and other condition that can irritable the pericardium cause pericarditis. Fever and chest pain, which may feel like a heart attack are common symptoms. The infection is usually due to a virus but may be caused by bacteria, parasites or fungi. AIDS is the most common cause of pericarditis with extra fluid in the pericardial space. Treatments include drugs and surgery less
