Talk:Pericarditis
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Pericarditis is a medical condition in which the outerlayer sac of the heart is becomes inflamed (obviously). Pericarditis is not as acute or as serious as myocarditis or endocarditis. During pericarditis the patient may experience chest pain which some people may confuse with a heart attack (myocardial infarction). This is not a heart attack because the circulation of blood flow is not compromised (yet a heart attack can cause pericarditis). The patient may be in a confused state of mind and may only be able to respond to verbal or painful stimuli. Any patient with pericarditis may be given anti-biotics or anti-inflammatory medication to subside any effects caused by pericarditis.
Any chest pain is considered a serious emergency. The best thing to do during chest pain is to take an aspirin and call an ambulance. Aspirin thins the blood (aka restore circulation)and can be life or death if your chest pain is serious.
Symptoms: Chest pain Fever Mild to severe fatigue Loss of consciousness to lightheadedness Dyspnea (shortness of breath) Muscle weakness
Yes these symptons are very scary and have been suffered by many around the world!!!!
