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| What are the fluids that produce a Pericardial effusion? |
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| Volumes of fluid that are asymtomatic in Acute vs Chronic Pericardial Effusions |
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Definition
Acute: 200 mL
Chronic: 500 mL |
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| What are the most common types of Acute Pericarditis |
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Definition
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| Which type of Acute Pericarditis rarely becomes a chronic Pericarditis |
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| What is a common complication of Purulent Pericarditis? |
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Definition
| Organization and Scarring |
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| What is the most common cause of hemorrhagic pericarditis |
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Definition
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| What are the manifestations of chronic pericarditis and which exhibits cardiac hypertrophy? |
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Adhesive Mediastinopericarditis: Pericardial adheres to surrounding structures
Constrictive Pericarditis: Fusion of Visceral and pariental layers forming a fibrous scar
Adhesive mediastino will exhibit hypertrophy |
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| What is the most common cause of Myocarditis |
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| Viral infection: Coxsackie B Virus/Adenovirus |
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| What are the different types (by-cause) of Myocarditis And which has the worst prognosis |
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Infective
Lymphocytic
Hypersensitivity
Giant Cell: Worst Prognosis
Sarcoid |
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| What are some possible outcomes of myocarditis |
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Heart Failure
Dialated Cardiomyopathy
Asymptomatic |
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Constellation of Signs for Pericardial Effusion:
Hypotension
JVD
Muffled heart sounds |
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| What is the diagnostic Techique for myocarditis |
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