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Pericarditis Flashcards

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Characteristics of the chest pain seen in pericarditis?

A

Central; may be relieved by sitting forwards; may be pleuritic

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Signs of pericarditis? (3)

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Pericardial rub
Tachypnoea
Tachycardia

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Causes of pericarditis? (6)

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Viral infections (Coxsackie)
TB
Uraemia
Post-MI
Connective tissue disease
Hypothyroidism
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ECG changes in pericarditis?

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Saddle-shaped widespread ST elevation
PR depression (most specific)
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