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.
Viral heart disease, also known as myocarditis, is a heart condition caused by a virus. The virus attacks the heart muscle, causing inflammation and disrupting the electrical pathways that signal the heart to beat properly.Most of the time, the body will heal itself and you may never know you had a problem.ubella. Known as the virus that causes German measles, rubella can cause viral heart infection. Itâs also associated with miscarriages, stillbirths, and birth defects. It can cause myocarditis if it infects the heart, although itâs not common. A vaccine against rubella is available.