Pericarditis Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Pericarditis
A
Inflammation of the pericardium
2
Q
Most common infectious cause →
A
Cosackie B virus
3
Q
Chest pain worse with
A
- inspiration ,cough, body movement
- patient supine and relieved with leaning forward or
sitting - may radiate to neck , back
4
Q
on auscultation
A
Friction rub
5
Q
ECG
A
- diffuse ST segment elevation , PR segment
flattening/depression
