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Pericarditis
A condition where the pericardium (two thin layers of a sac-like tissue that surround the heart) is inflamed.
Is a type of:Heart diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Chest
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Medications
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