CASE DISCUSSION
Pericarditis – Beyond the Basics
Presented India by Dr. K.K. KapurViews
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Case Description
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium.Pericarditis is acute in nature and may last for several months.In this condition,the membrane in heart is red and swollen,sometimes there can be extra fluid in the space between the pericardial layers,which is called pericardial effusion. Today...
Case Summary
- The speaker discusses pericardial diseases, specifically pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and constrictive pericarditis, illustrating them with case examples. They emphasize the importance of echocardiography in diagnosis, including parameters like LVOT, RV, and the identification of echolucent spaces indicative of fluid accumulation. The normal thickness of the pericardium is highlighted, along with how it thickens in constrictive pericarditis. The pericardium's role in allowing heart expansion, preventing excessive enlargement, and guarding against infection is also covered.
Speaker Profile
Dr. K.K. Kapur
Interventional Cardiologist
Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
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