Pericardial Heart Disease & Tamponade Flashcards
define pericardial heart disease
inflammation and effusion of pericardium
normal amount of pericardial fluid
15-50mL
etiology of pericardial heart disease
- MC: viral (coxsackie A+B)
- 2nd MC: idiopathic/recurrent viral dz
categories of pericardial heart disease per chronicity
- acute = less than 6wks
- subacute = 6wks to 6mo
- chronic = greater than 6wks
- recurrent
What are the 3 subtypes of chronic pericardial heart disease?
- constrictive
- effusive
- adhesive
What are the two types of recurrent pericardial heart disease?
- intermittent (asx intervals)
- incessant (resistant to anti-inflam tx)
epidemiology of pericardial heart disease
- 20-50 y/o
- males more than females
categories per pathology
- fibrous
- effusive
- constrictive
What types of exudate can effusive pericarditis have?
- purulent
- hemorrhagic
Which types of pericarditis do not have fluid?
- fibrous
- constrictive
Which types of pericarditis can lead to tamponade?
- effusive
- constrictive
describe constrictive pericarditis
- aka compressive syndrome
- occurs after acute
- impedes diastolic filling not contraction
What are the 4 P’s of pericarditis? (i.e. for signs and symptoms)
- persistent
- pleuritic
- postural pain
- pericardial friction rub
S+S of pericarditis
- low grade fever
- sudden onset, severe anterior chest pain, worsens with breathing + supine; present when sitting + leaning forward
- sinus tachycardia
- pericardial friction rub @ LSB + @ end of expiration
- pain does NOT respond to NTG
diagnostics of pericarditis
- EKG
- labs
- CXR
- pericardiocentesis
- Echo