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What is the definition or description of: inflammation of lining of the heart?
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Pericarditis: You are describing pericarditis, an inflammation of the tissue sac surrounding the heart. It typically causes pain in the chest and sometimes radiates to the side of the neck and back. It can be accompanied by fever, rapid heartbeat, a characteristic "rub" heard with a stethoscope, and characteristic abnormalities on an electrocardiogram. It can be caused by a virus, immune reaction or other.
Answered 12/6/2018
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Pericarditis: Pericarditis is the inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the heart. Inflammation of the heart muscle itself is called myocarditis.
Answered 10/18/2016
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