Pericarditis

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Pericarditis

Pericarditis refers to condition where the thin membrane, or sac, surrounding the heart is inflamed.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1700
Department: Cardiology

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Chest pain 70
Breathing problems 70
Elevated CRP 50
Fever 70
Palpitations 40
Weakness 70
Fatigue 70
Swelling limbs 70
Irritable cough 70
Swollen pericardium 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Chest auscultation
  • Thorax percussion
  • Temperature measurement
  • Physical examination
  • CRP
  • ECG
  • Heart monitoring
  • CT
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment