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The pericardium is a double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels.
Pericardial disease encompasses various conditions affecting the pericardium including pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and constrictive pericarditis.
Acute Pericarditis
Background Knowledge π§
Definition
Inflammation of the pericardium.
Aetiology
Viral (e.g., coxsackievirus)
Post-MI
Post-cardiac surgery
Autoimmune
Tuberculosis
Malignancy
Clinical features π‘οΈ
Symptoms
Chest pain (sharp, pleuritic, improving with sitting up)
Fever
Signs
Pericardial friction rub
Investigations π§ͺ
Investigations
ECG:Widespread ST elevation and PR depression.
Echocardiogram
Bloods: FBC, inflammatory markers (e.g. CRP)
Management π₯Ό
Management
NSAIDs, colchicine, and treat underlying cause.
Pericardial Effusion
Background Knowledge π§
Definition
Accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space.
Aetiology
Inflammation
Infection
Malignancy
Trauma
Renal failure
Hypothyroidism
Clinical features π‘οΈ
Symptoms
Asymptomatic to dyspnoea, chest pain, cough.
Signs
Distant heart sounds
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Investigations π§ͺ
Investigations
Echocardiogram (diagnostic of choice)
ECG
CXR
Management π₯Ό
Management
Pericardiocentesis if symptomatic or tamponade present.
Cardiac Tamponade
Background Knowledge π§
Definition
Compression of the heart by an accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac.