Dr. Sanjay Gupta

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Pericarditis refers to inflammation of the pericardium The pericardium is a sac within which the heart sits. Acute inflammation of this sac is known as acute pericarditis. If the inflammation spreads to the surface of the heart itself, it is termed myopericarditis. Why does this inflammation happen? How may it present?

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. So, let’s cover seven things that reduce the risk of a subsequent heart attack. Just because you have heart disease or have had a heart attack does not mean there is a lot that can be done.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 25, 2024

There are other tests also for tuberculous pericarditis, but they not as sure as growing the bacterium in culture. After draining the pericardial fluid to relieve the compression of the heart, tuberculous pericardial effusion needs full course of medication for eradication of infection.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 10, 2024

Pain of a heart attack occurs in a similar location as effort angina but is more severe. Chest pain may be associated with undue sweating, anxiety and sometimes undue awareness of heart beats known as palpitation. Chest pain of heart attack is not relieved by rest unlike effort angina.

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Ken Grauer, MD

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Pericarditis is rare — but myocarditis is not , so especially in this age group — more information is needed to quickly determine if this could be an acute MI, myocarditis, or none of the above.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. CPR was initiated immediately. Submitted by a Med Student, with Great Commentary on Bias! What is the Diagnosis?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Pericarditis? And, like most diagnostic considerations in medicine — if the differential diagnosis excludes such “other potential etiologies” simply because they are not common, or because the patient is “too young to have a heart attack” — then these other potential etiologies will be missed! Was this coincidence?

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