Notes in 03_Pericarditis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Pericarditis}} is {{c2::the inflammation of the pericardial layers of the heart with or without myocardial involvement.}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Pericarditis}} {{c1::Pleuritic chest pain}} {{c1::Improved by sitting forward and shallow breathing}} {{c1::Pericardial rub +/- …
Published	02/10/2024	Signs on Examination of Pericarditis {{c1::Pericardial rub - Left sternal edge}} {{c1::Raised JVP if effusion is present}} {{c1::Hypotension}} {{c1::M…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Pericarditis {{c1::Bacterial}} {{c1::Post MI (Dressler’s Syndrome: 2-4 weeks)}} {{c1::Perforation}} {{c1::Dissection of proximal aorta}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Constrictive pericarditis}} is {{c2::a type of pericarditis that involves impaired filling secondary to a stiff pericardium that scars and thick…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Constrictive Pericarditis}} {{c1::Chronic onset}} {{c1::Pleuritic chest pain}} {{c1::Shortness of breath}} {{c1::Fluid retention…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Restrictive cardiomyopathy}} is difficult to differentiate from Constrictive Pericarditis
Published	02/10/2024	Investigative Bloods of Pericarditis show {{c1::raised troponin}} if there is myocardial involvement
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Pericarditis}} on ECG{{c1::Saddle-shaped ST elevation}}{{c1::PR depression}}
Published	02/10/2024	Gold Standard Investigation of Pericarditis is {{c1::Echocardiogram}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Idiopathic Pericarditis {{c1::Treat the underlying cause}} {{c1::NSAIDs or Aspirin}} {{c1::PPI (e.g. Omeprazole) for gastroprotection}} {…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Bacterial Pericarditis (Large Effusion or Symptomatic) {{c1::IV antibiotics}} {{c1::Pericardiocentesis (drainage of fluid)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis {{c1::NSAIDs}} {{c1::Diuretics (to reduce oedema and elevated venous pressures)}} {{c1::Pericardiectomy}}
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