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Pericarditis  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Inflammation of the PERICARDIUM from various origins, such as infection, neoplasm, autoimmune process, injuries, or drug-induced. Pericarditis usually leads to PERICARDIAL EFFUSION, or CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS. Inflammation of both the PERICARDIUM and the PLEURA.

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