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    Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart. It can be caused by infection, autoimmune disorders, uremia, myocardial infarction, or trauma. Symptoms include chest pain that worsens with deep breathing or lying down. Complications include pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. Diagnosis involves physical exam, ECG, echocardiogram, and lab tests. Treatment focuses on identifying and treating the underlying cause with medications, pericardiocentesis if needed, and monitoring for complications.

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    Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart. It can be caused by infection, autoimmune disorders, uremia, myocardial infarction, or trauma. Symptoms include chest pain that worsens with deep breathing or lying down. Complications include pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. Diagnosis involves physical exam, ECG, echocardiogram, and lab tests. Treatment focuses on identifying and treating the underlying cause with medications, pericardiocentesis if needed, and monitoring for complications.

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    Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart. It can be caused by infection, autoimmune disorders, uremia, myocardial infarction, or trauma. Symptoms include chest pain that worsens with deep breathing or lying down. Complications include pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. Diagnosis involves physical exam, ECG, echocardiogram, and lab tests. Treatment focuses on identifying and treating the underlying cause with medications, pericardiocentesis if needed, and monitoring for complications.

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    Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart. It can be caused by infection, autoimmune disorders, uremia, myocardial infarction, or trauma. Symptoms include chest pain that worsens with deep breathing or lying down. Complications include pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. Diagnosis involves physical exam, ECG, echocardiogram, and lab tests. Treatment focuses on identifying and treating the underlying cause with medications, pericardiocentesis if needed, and monitoring for complications.

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    PERICARDITIS

    • Pericarditis: is a condition caused by


    inflammation of the pericardial sac
    ,which may occur on an acute basis.
    Etiology
    • Idiopathic
    Infectious
    • Virus- Coxsackievirus B group
    • Bacteria-pneumococci
    • Fungus- histoplasma
    Noninfectious
    • Uremia
    • MI
    • Neoplasm
    • Trauma
    AUTOIMMUNE/HYPERSENSITIVITY
    • Dresslers syndrome: inflammation of
    sac aroundthe heart
    Clinical Manifestations
    • chest pain
    located beneath the clavicle, in the neck, or in
    the left scapula region
    may worsen with deep inspiration and when lying
    down or turning
    may be relieved with a forward leaning or sitting
    position.
    • mild fever
    • Dyspnea and other signs and symptoms of
    heart failure may occur as the result of pericardial
    compression due to constrictive pericarditis or cardiac
    tamponade.
    Complications
    • Pericardial effusion
    fluid collection in pericardial space
    • Cardiac tamponade
    it develops when pericardial effusion increases in
    volume
    pulses paradoxus is present
    Assessment and
    Diagnostic Findings
    • patient’s history
    • Physical examination
    signs of pericardial friction rub on
    auscultation
    • 12-lead ECG detects ST changes
    • Chest x-ray- cardiomegaly
    • Echocardiogram
    • Lab invst-
    elevated WBC,CRP,ESR
    Pericardial biopsy- analysis
    Management
    • Identifying treating the underlying problems
    • patient is placed on bed rest
    • Pericardiocentesis,
    procedure in which the pericardial fluid is removed
    • Antibiotic therapy
    • Analgesics and NSAIDs such as aspirin or ibuprofen
    • Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone)
    Nursing management
    Assessment
    • The nurse caring for the patient with pericarditis must be
    alert to the possibility of cardiac tamponade
    Nursing management
    Assessment
    • The nurse caring for the patient with pericarditis must be
    alert to the possibility of cardiac tamponade
    Interventions
    • Pain management
    elevate head end to 45 degrees
    cardiac table
    antinflammatory drugs
    • Monitor for complications

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