As mentioned before, not all pain in the chest or in the heart results in a heart attack. There can be other causes as well. One of them is the very critical condition called pericarditis.
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So, on that serious note, let’s look at all details concerning the types, causes and diagnoses of pericarditis.
Pericarditis is a condition that refers to the inflammation of the pericardium, which is a sack-like membrane that contains the heart. This is the most common disease of the pericardium and can be infectious or non-infectious. The cause of pericarditis can be viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitical.
If the pericarditis lasts for a short period of time it is known as acute pericarditis, if it lasts for a long time, it is known as chronic pericarditis. Based on the type of fluid that accumulates around the heart, this condition can be divided into 5 types. They are:
The symptoms of pericarditis are as follows:
There are two complications of pericarditis.
If too much fluid builds up in the pericardium, more pressure is put on the heart, causing a fatal drop in blood pressure if left untreated.
If there is permanent thickening and scarring of the pericarditis, it causes a hardening of the tissues and restricts the heart from working properly.This can lead to swelling of feet, hands and shortness of breath.
Several viruses can cause pericarditis. They are:
Pericarditis can occur after a major heart attack, or after heart surgery. There can be other causes of pericarditis such as:
To diagnose pericarditis, the doctor may use the following tools:
This condition can be treated by medication or surgery. The surgical option involves attaching a little tube for a few days so that the liquid is drained. Or the pericardium is completely removed, which is a little risky surgery. For any chest pain treatment in Kolkata don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Amitabha Saha!