A 42-year-old member asked:
does pericarditis cause permanent damage to the heart? please, need some answers?
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Dr. Bennett Werner answered
44 years experience Cardiology
Usually not: Usually not but a small % may develop constrictive pericarditis.
Answered on Jun 14, 2014
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Dr. Frank Mayo answered
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Not likely: Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardial sac surrounding the heart. It may be associated with fluid accumulation. As the fluid increase it caus ... Read More
A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
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It won't: However, nausea is a common side effect of any of the meds you are currently taking.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Szawaluk answered
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Yes: Viral infection are a common cause of pericarditis which is an inflammation of the lining around the heart.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marsha Davis answered
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Simply put : The heart is inflamed, and usually a small amount of fluid around the heart. The heart has to work. Bit harder to push the same amount of blood throug ... Read More
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