Pericarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What is pericarditis?
A
inflamm of pericardium
2
Q
what causes pericarditits?
A
usually viral
rare - bacterial, tb, ureamic, post-mi, ra, sle
3
Q
What are the symptoms of pericarditis?
A
central/left chest pain, sharp/stabbing, pleuritic, sob
4
Q
What are the signs of pericarditis?
A
pericardial rub
5
Q
what investigations indicate pericarditis?
A
cxr - flask shaped heart
ECG - concave st elevation and pr depression in all but aVR and V1 w/ show st dep and pr elevation
6
Q
What is cardiac tamponade?
A
complication of pericarditis, accum of fluid in pericardial sac, impairs diastolic filling, reduces co
7
Q
what are the signs of cardiac tamponade?
A
raised jvp, muffled heart sounds, hypotension
8
Q
how is pericarditis managed?
A
nsaids, colchicine, treat cause and complications
