The diagnosis of pericarditis is derived from the description of the symptoms as well as the examination of the heart. Before starting treatment, it should be clarified whether pericarditis is due to an unknown cause or whether another disease is the trigger for pericarditis. If this is the case, the cause must be treated to … Pericarditis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Inflammation of the connective tissue protective covering of the heart can have many causes. It usually manifests as pain behind the sternum and can severely impair cardiovascular function. The pericardium (peri = surrounding; kard = relating to the heart) surrounds the heart muscle as a connective tissue protective sheath. It consists essentially of two skins, … Pericarditis (Inflammation of the Pericardium)
Definition and function The pericardium, also called pericardium in medicine, is a bag made of connective tissue that surrounds the heart, except for the outgoing vessels. The pericardium serves as a protective cover and prevents the heart from expanding excessively. Anatomy and position The pericardium consists of two layers: the layer that lies directly on … Pericardium
