Acute Pericarditis

Question 1

Acute Pericarditis Presents with

Answer 1

• Sharp pain, aggravated by inspiration, and relieved by sitting up and leaning forward.
• Friction Rub

Question 2

What ECG changes are shown with Acute Pericarditis?

Answer 2

Widespread ST-segment elevation and/or PR Depression

Question 3

Causes of Fibrinous Pericarditis

Answer 3

• Dressler’s Syndrome, uremia, and radiation.

- Presents with loud friction rub.

Question 4

Causes of Serous Pericarditis

Answer 4

• Viral and Noninfectious Inflammatory Diseases (RA, SLE)

Question 5

Causes of Suppurative/Purulent Pericarditis

Answer 5

• Bacterial Infections (Pneumococcus/Streptococcus)

- Presents w/ high fevers, rigors, and friction rubs.