ACUTE PERICARDITIS Emily O. Jenkins M.D. AM Report 7.13.09 Incidence Exact incidence and prevalence are unknown Diagnosed in 0.1% of hospitalized patients and 5% of patients…
Anatomy of pericardium Overview of pericardial disease Etiology Clinical presentation Treatment Normal amount of pericardial fluid: 15-50 cc Two layers: Outer layer is the…
ACUTE PERICARDITIS Emily O. Jenkins M.D. AM Report 7.13.09 Incidence Exact incidence and prevalence are unknown Diagnosed in 0.1% of hospitalized patients and 5% of patients…