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Results 1 - 10 of 45 for Pericarditis
  1. Pericarditis - after heart attack 
    Pericarditis is inflammation and swelling of the covering of the heart (pericardium). It can occur in the ... Two types of pericarditis can occur after a heart attack. Early pericarditis: This form most often occurs within 1 to 3 days after ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000166.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Pericarditis - constrictive 
    Constrictive pericarditis is a process where the sac-like covering of the heart (the pericardium) becomes thickened and scarred. Related conditions include: Bacterial pericarditis Pericarditis Pericarditis after heart attack
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001103.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pericarditis 
    Pericarditis is a condition in which the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed. ... The cause of pericarditis is unknown or unproven in many cases. It mostly affects men ages 20 to 50 years. Pericarditis is often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000182.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Post-MI pericarditis (image) 
    Post-MI pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like covering of the heart. Any previous injury to the heart muscle can cause pericarditis. Incidences of pericarditis are associated with Dressler syndrome, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18080.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pericardiocentesis 
    ... Cancer Cardiac perforation Cardiac trauma Congestive heart failure Pericarditis Renal failure Infection Rupture of a ventricular aneurysm
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003872.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pericarditis (image) 
    Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like covering of the heart. Pericarditis can be caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18149.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Constrictive pericarditis (image) 
    Constrictive pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like covering of the heart. Eventual ... heart, resulting in symptoms of heart failure. Constrictive pericarditis may be life threatening if untreated.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18151.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cardiac tamponade 
    ... lung cancer Heart attack ( acute MI ) Heart surgery Pericarditis caused by bacterial or viral infections Wounds to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000194.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Bacterial pericarditis (image) 
    Bacterial pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like covering of the heart, caused by a bacterial ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18150.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. COVID-19 vaccines 
    ... risk of certain rare side effects myocarditis and pericarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle or lining). VACCINE ... of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the outer lining of the heart) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007775.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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