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Cardiology - Chronic pericarditis Flashcards

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What is chronic pericarditis?

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Long-standing inflammation over 3 months of the pericardium

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What are the 4 symptoms of chronic pericarditis?

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Same as right heart failure
shortness of breath
leg and abdominal swelling
exercise intolerance

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What are 4 signs of chronic pericarditis?

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Raised JVP
Peripheral oedema
Ascites
Hepatomegaly

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What is asciites?

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An abnormal build-up if fluid in the abdominal cavity

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