pericarditis

pericardium

outer layer pf the heart

patho for pericarditis

fluid shifts from the capillaries to the pericardial sac

fluid accumulation = pericardial effusion

more pressure on the heart =

can’t fill up heart as well

causes

infection

thoracic trauma

MI

cancer

cardiac tamponade

too much fluid accumulates causing compression on heart

low CO

manifestations

pericardial friction rub

sharp, sudden chest pain

pericardial effusion

diagnosis

EKG

treatment

treat causative agent

medications

bed rest

o2 therapy