Question 1

what is the leading cause of pericarditis for the elderly?

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Viral: The leading cause is a viral infection, namely the coxsackie or echovirus. Some other causes include hypothyroidism or kidney failure. A good portion of the time a specific cause can't be determined, we call that "idiopathic".

Question 2

which viruses cause pericarditis?

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Several: Echo and coxsackie or less commonly influenza or hiv.

Question 3

which inflammatory diseases cause pericarditis?

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Many causes: Most common is viral pericarditis, but kidney failure, lupus, tuberculosis, some medications like Hydralazine and chemo drug bleomycin can cause pericarditis.

Question 4

what are the causes of causes constrictive pericarditis?

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See below: Viral and bacterial infection, inflammation due to collagen vascular disease.

Question 5

what are the causes hepatomegaly in constrictive pericarditis?

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Venous Pressure: There is increased venous pressure because the venous return is impaired.

Question 6

what causes pericarditis?

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Pericarditis: Pericarditis is inflammation of the tissue covering of the heart. It is commonly caused by viruses and sometimes other infections or inflammatory diseases. There are other causes also. The viral form generally goes away itself but can recur. Other forms may need special treatment like drainage of the pericardial sac to remove fluid if it interferes with heart function.

Question 7

what can cause pericarditis?

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Pericarditis: Long list of causes but i will limit to:  
most common: viral, metabolic (kidney disease - uremic), after myocardial infarction or open heart surgery.
Less common: bacterial infection, tuberculosis etc...

Question 8

is weed grit a cause of pericarditis?

Accepted Answer

Pericaditis: I do not think weed grit causes pericarditis.

Question 9

how does uremia cause fibrinous pericarditis?

Accepted Answer

Unknown : No one knows what specific toxin(s) accumulate that can lead to uremic pericarditis - not everyone who has severe uremia will develop it.

Question 10

is it possible for a rib injury to cause pericarditis?

Accepted Answer

Yes but rarely: Blunt trauma to the chest, with or without rib injuries, is a recognized but rare cause of pericarditis.

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