noun, Physiology. 1. an instrument, often attached to an inflatable air-bladder cuff and used with a stethoscope, for measuring blood pressure in an artery. He who worships his sphygmomanometer as a thing apart and infallible will sooner or later come to grief.
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the tissue layers surrounding the heart. The chest pain of pericarditis is usually sharp and stabbing. It can radiate to the back, neck, or arm. The pain may worsen when taking a deep breath or lying flat and lessen when leaning forward.
1 Remember, you should see your doctor right away for any unexplained chest pain. 2  Don't assume it's heartburn until your doctor tells you it is. 3  Burning in the throat -- or hot, sour, acidic or salty-tasting fluid at the back of the throat.4  Difficulty swallowing. Chest pain, especially after bending over, lying down, or eating. 2  Remember, you should see your doctor right away for any unexplained chest pain. 3  Don't assume it's heartburn until your doctor tells you it is.