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8 paź 2024 · Stages of Pericarditis. Pericarditis is classically associated with ECG changes that evolve through four stages. Stage 1 – widespread STE and PR depression with reciprocal changes in aVR (occurs during the first two weeks) Stage 2 – normalisation of ST changes; generalised T wave flattening (1 to 3 weeks)
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7 lip 2022 · Learn about pericarditis, the inflammation of the pericardium, and its causes, assessment, investigations and management. Find out the common ECG features, cardiac enzymes, CXR and ECHO findings, and the indications for pericardiocentesis.
12 paź 2016 · Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium around the heart, often causing sharp chest pain and friction rub. Learn how to distinguish it from STEMI, diagnose it with EKG and echocardiogram, and treat it with NSAIDs, colchicine and aspirin.
5 lut 2022 · Inflammation of the pericardium secondary to infection, localised injury or systemic disorders, producing characteristic chest pain, dyspnoea and serial ECG changes.
6 wrz 2017 · Acute pericarditis, the most common pericardial syndrome in clinical practice, is diagnosed based on two of the following criteria: a) chest pain b) pericardial friction-rub c) characteristic ECG changes (new widespread ST-elevation or PR depression) d) pericardial effusion.
8 sie 2023 · Pericarditis, the most common pathological condition affecting the pericardium, involves the inflammation of the pericardial sac surrounding the heart. This condition can be classified into acute, subacute, chronic, and recurrent forms, with recurrence occurring in about 30% of cases.
14 lut 2023 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of acute pericarditis, a condition that affects the sac around the heart. This article is for health care professionals and requires a subscription to access.
