Pericarditis (inflammation of the heart sac)
Brief overview Description: In pericarditis the outer connective tissue layer of the heart is inflamed. A distinction is made between acute, chronic and constructive pericarditis (armored heart) and perimyocarditis. Symptoms: Symptoms of pericarditis include fever, cough, an altered heartbeat, water retention (edema), and visibly congested neck veins. Treatment: Treatment depends on the cause of the … Pericarditis (inflammation of the heart sac)
