Fluid buildup around the heart (pericardial effusion).
Potential complications of pericarditis include: Other chronic health conditions, including kidney failure and cancerĮarly diagnosis and treatment of pericarditis usually reduces the risk of complications.Inflammatory disorders, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.Immune system response after heart damage due to a heart attack or heart surgery (Dressler syndrome, also called postmyocardial infarction syndrome or postcardiac injury syndrome).A cause may not be found (idiopathic pericarditis). The cause of pericarditis is often hard to determine. It's important to be thoroughly evaluated by a health care provider if you have any type of chest pain. Many of the symptoms of pericarditis are similar to those of other heart and lung conditions. Seek immediate medical care if you develop new symptoms of chest pain. Chronic constrictive pericarditis usually develops slowly and lasts longer than three months.Incessant pericarditis lasts about four to six weeks but less than three months.Recurrent pericarditis occurs about four to six weeks after an episode of acute pericarditis with no symptoms in between.It may be difficult to tell the difference between acute pericarditis and pain due to a heart attack. Acute pericarditis begins suddenly but doesn't last longer than three weeks.Pericarditis is grouped into different categories, according to the pattern of symptoms and how long symptoms last. The specific symptoms depend on the type of pericarditis. Pounding or racing heartbeat (heart palpitations).Fatigue or general feeling of weakness or being sick.
Other signs and symptoms of pericarditis may include:
0 kommentar(er)
