Acute Pericarditis
Definition It is the acute inflammation of the pericardium (The outer layer of cardiac muscle) called Acute Pericarditis. Causes of Acute Pericarditis • Viral (coxsackie B, echovirus)—common cause. • Acute…
Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis
Definition It is a disease of heart muscle characterized by progressive thickening, fibrosis and calcification of pericardium. Commonly, involves right side of the heart. Causes • Infection—TB and coxsackie B…