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Pericardial Disorders |
| Definitions |
<p>The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. Problems with the pericardium include:</p><ul> <li>Pericarditis - an inflammation of the sac. It can be from a virus or other infection, a heart attack, heart surgery, other medical conditions, injuries, and certain medicines.</li> <li>Pericardial effusion - the buildup of fluid in the sac</li> <li>Cardiac tamponade - a serious problem in which buildup of fluid in the sac causes problems with the function of the heart</li> </ul> <p>Symptoms of pericardial problems include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. Fever is a common symptom of acute pericarditis. Your doctor may use a physical exam, imaging tests, and heart tests to make a diagnosis. Treatment depends on the cause.</p> <p class="">NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0265122 |
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C0265122 |
| Date created |
10/20/2010 |
| definition |
The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. Problems with the pericardium include:
Symptoms of pericardial problems include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. Fever is a common symptom of acute pericarditis. Your doctor may use a physical exam, imaging tests, and heart tests to make a diagnosis. Treatment depends on the cause. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
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| Mapped to |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0031039 |
| MP OTHER LANGUAGE URL |
Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/pericardialdisorders.html |
| MP PRIMARY INSTITUTE URL |
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ |
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C0265122 |
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Pericardial Disorders |
| Related to |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0027051 |
| Scope Statement |
The pericardium is a membrane that surrounds the heart. Pericardial disorders include pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade.https://medlineplus.gov/pericardialdisorders.html |
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T047 |
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