Approach to Pericarditis

Pericarditis is the inflammation of the parietal and visceral layers of the pericardium, presenting with characteristic chest pain, electrocardiographic changes, and a pericardial friction rub. It is the most frequent form of pericardial disease and a common cause of chest pain, particularly affecting males between 20-50 years. The etiology includes viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic [...]