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Acute Pancritis, Lvn School, Myocardial Ischemia, Microvascular Ischemic Disease, Cardiac Ischemia, Myocardial Infarct Notes, Nurses Notes, Pericardial Effusion, Sanjeev Kumar

Pericarditis is when the pericardial membrane is inflamed. Myocarditis is when the heart muscle is inflamed. What is Pericarditis? Definition: Pericarditis is the condition in which the pericardium (membrane surrounding the heart) becomes inflamed. Causes

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Cardiac Tamponade, Heart Catheterization, Pericardial Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Mitral Valve, Heart Sounds, Mechanical Ventilation, Atrial Fibrillation, Chest Pain

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS The pericardium consists of two layers: the inner visceral layer, which is attached to the epicardium, and an outer parietal layer. About 50 mL of serous fluid is normally present and provides lubrication between the two layers. The pericardial reflection encompasses the heart and great vessels. The pericardium stabilizes the heart in anatomic position and reduces contact between the heart and the surrounding structures. It is composed of fibrous tissue and although it…

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