Pericarditis Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of Pericarditis
A
- Infection
- Drugs - Hydralazine, procainamide, isoniazid, minoxidil
- Chest trauma
- Connective tissue diseases - SLE, RA, Dermatomyositis
- Uraemia
- Iatrogenic
- Type A Aortic Dissection
- Post-myocardial infarction
- Post-coronary intervention
2
Q
Examination findings of Cardiac Tamponade
A
- Elevated JVP
- Pulsus Paradoxus
- Chest pressure
- Decreased urine output
- Confusion
- Dysphoria.
