In humans, pericarditis affects which part of the body?
Pericarditis of infections, immunologic conditions, or even as a result of a heart attack (myocardial infarction), as Dressler's syndrome. Chronic pericarditis however is less common, a form of which is constrictive pericarditis. The following is the clinical classification of acute vs. chronic: The treatment in viral or idiopathic pericarditis is with aspirin, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen). Colchicine may be added to the above as it decreases the risk of further episodes of pericarditis. Severe cases may require one or more of the following: About 30% of people with viral pericarditis or pericarditis of an unknown cause have
Uremic pericarditis (a classic sign of pericarditis known as stage I ECG changes which are seen with other causes). To naked eye examination, this pathology is referred to as having a "Bread and Butter Appearance". Uremic pericarditis is correlated to the degree of azotemia in the system. BUN is normally >60 mg/dL (normal is 7–20 mg/dL). The pathogenesis is poorly understood. It is sometimes treated with dialysis. Uremic pericarditis Uremic pericarditis is a form of pericarditis. It causes fibrinous pericarditis. The main cause of the disease is poorly understood. Fibrinous pericarditis is an exudative inflammation. The pericardium is infiltrated by the fibrinous