HFF mentioned Diseases Flashcards
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Pericarditis
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inflammation of the pericardium
2
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pericardial frictional rub
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A result of pericarditis, pericardial frictional rub is the rubbing between the visceral and parietal layers of the pericardium
3
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Pericardial effusion
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abnormal fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity
4
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Cardiac temponade
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compression of the heart due to pericardial effusion