Acute pericarditis Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation
A
Sharp pain
Aggravated by inspiration
Relieved by sitting up and leaning forward
2
Q
Finding
A
Friction rub
Widespread ST segment elevation/PR depression
3
Q
Types
A
1) Fibrinous:
2) Serous:
3) Suppurative/purulent:
4
Q
Types:
fibrinous
A
Caused by:
1) Dressler’s syndrome
2) uremia
3) radiation
Presents with loud friction rub
5
Q
Types:
serous
A
Viral pericarditis (often resolves spontaneously) Noninfectious inflammatory disease (RA, SLE)
6
Q
Types:
Suppurative/purulent
A
Usually caused by bacterial infection
Pneumococcus, streptococcus.
Rare now with antibiotics
