Radiation Portal Monitor. Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) are passive radiation detection devices used for the screening of individuals, vehicles, cargo or other vectors for detection of illicit sources such as at borders or secure facilities.
Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac-like covering around the heart. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Pericarditis is usually a complication of viral infections, most commonly echovirus or coxsackie virus.reatment depends on the underlying cause, how much fluid is present, and how quickly it is enlarging the pericardium (thin layer of tissue surrounding the heart). Treatment of the underlying disorder, such as an infection, heart failure, kidney failure, or malnutrition, generally reduces or eliminates the excess fluid.
Inflammation of the myocardium may also cause acute pericarditis (inflammation of the outer lining of the heart). Due to the potential effects of the disease, including sudden death, it is imperative that proper medical attention is obtained.nflammation of the muscular walls of the heart. inflammation of the myocardium, the muscle of the heart, usually the result of viral infection (especially Coxsackie), sometimes during or after bacterial and other infections.