Pericardial Disease Flashcards
1
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Pericarditis Definition:
A
Inflammation of Pericardial Layers
2
Q
Define Constrictive Pericarditis:
A
Heart encased in rigid Pericardium
3
Q
Pericardial Effusion:
A
Accumulation of fluid in Pericardial Sac
4
Q
Pericarditis Aetiology: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
A
Bacterial Viral Post MI Perforation Aortic Dissection Neoplasia
5
Q
Pericarditis - Actute - Symptoms:
CCP
F
A
Pericarditis - Actute - Symptoms:
Central Chest Pain - Worse on Inspiration/Lying flat, relieved by sitting forward.
Fever
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Pericarditis: Signs: RT JVP PCR TP TC BP
A
Raised Temp Raised JVP Pericardial Rub Tachypnoea Tachycardia Low BP
7
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Pericarditis: Investigations:
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Bloods: FBC, U&E, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ECG: Saddle shaped ST Elevation, PR Depression* (very specific to pericarditis)
ECHO: Transthoracic
Troponin - raised in 1/3 px
8
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Pericarditis: Treatments:
A
Tx Underlying Cause Colchicine Analgesia - Ibuprofen (with food) Drainage NSADIS & Colchicine = 1st line - idiopathic/viral
