Pericarditis
pericardium disease that is characterized by an inflammation of the pericardium and has symptom chest pain
Pericarditis (pronunciation: peri·car·di·tis) is a heart condition. It is the swelling and irritation of the pericardium.[1]
Signs and Symptoms change
Pericarditis can be acute pericarditis or chronic pericarditis. A typical symptom of acute pericarditis is a sharp, pricking chest pain taking place rapidly. It is felt in the midst or left side of chest. There may be pain in one or both shoulders.[2]
References change
- ↑ Pericarditis - Symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ↑ Symptoms and Diagnosis of Pericarditis". heart.org. Retrieved 2021-08-10.