Pericarditis

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.

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Tree Number(s): C14.280.720

MeSH Unique ID: D010493

Entry Terms:

• Pleuropericarditis

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Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Pericarditis
Pericarditis, Constrictive
Pericarditis, Tuberculous