Pericarditis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Overview Pericarditis can cause irritation and swelling of the thin sac-like tissue around the heart (pericardium). Pericarditis frequently causes severe chest pain, and occasionally other signs. The chest pain happens because the irritating parts of the pericardium press one another. Pericarditis is typically mild and disappears without treatment. Treatment for more severe cases can consist of medication and, […]