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2. Pericarditis
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Pericarditis is a condition in which the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed. See also: Bacterial pericarditis • Reviewer: Alan Berger, MD, Assistant Professor, Divisions of Cardiology and Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
3. Pericarditis
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Pericarditis is an inflammation of the two layers of the thin, sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart. This membrane is called the pericardium, so the term pericarditis means inflammation of the pericardium.• Author: Christine Kuehn Kelly Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
4. Pericarditis -- Information from Healthwise
Less common causes of pericarditis are a heart attack, a bacterial infection, an injury to the chest, radiation treatments for cancer, kidney failure, HIV infection, tuberculosis, hypothyroidism, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, or certain... http://www.everettclinic.com/kbase/topic/mini/hw169330/overview.htm
5. Pericarditis -- AOL Medical Encyclopedia
If there are no complications, pericarditis caused by a virus usually goes away on its own. You may need a group of tests to diagnose pericarditis or to fin... http://body.aol.com/conditions/pericarditis
6. Pericarditis -- Mayo Clinic
Pericarditis, a condition that can cause chest pain, occurs when the sac that envelops the heart becomes inflamed. Pericarditis is a swelling and irritation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane that surrounds your heart. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=CE3BC2CF-B4C1-4401-8F0F9E0B7C2845... |
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