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pericardium
outer layer pf the heart
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patho for pericarditis
fluid shifts from the capillaries to the pericardial sac
fluid accumulation = pericardial effusion
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more pressure on the heart =
can’t fill up heart as well
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causes
infection
thoracic trauma
MI
cancer
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cardiac tamponade
too much fluid accumulates causing compression on heart
low CO
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manifestations
pericardial friction rub
sharp, sudden chest pain
pericardial effusion
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diagnosis
EKG
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treatment
treat causative agent
medications
bed rest
o2 therapy
