Pericarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What is beck’s triad?
A
-muffled heart sounds
-raised JVP
-Low blood pressure
due to pericardial effusion
2
Q
What signs are found on pericarditis?
A
-pericardial rub
3
Q
What is the most common causes of pericarditis?
A
- Coxsachie virus, CMV
- bacterial infection
- SLE
- uremia
