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Pericarditis (Diagnostic procedure (Echocardiogram, Computerized…
Pericarditis
Diagnostic procedure
Echocardiogram
Computerized Tomography
Chest Xray
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)
Electrocardiogram (ECG) to measure electric impulse
Sign and symptoms
Fever
Chest pain
Pericardium friction rub
Experiencing pain if in supine position
Pathophysiology
Heart fails to contract
Causes heart failure or cardiac temponade
Pressure in the heart
Build-up of fluids inside pericardial sac
Nursing care plan
Look for symptoms of heart failure
Assess heart and lung sound
Asses and manage chest pain
Assess and address oral hygiene
Causes
Uraemia
Tuberculosis
Infection source (coxsackie virus)
Treatment(Medication)
Colchicine (Colcrys,Mitigare)
Corticosteroids
Pain reliever
Definition
Inflammation of the pericardium