A review of pericarditis

Preview

Disease of the pericardium has long been a topic of interest for physicians. Acute pericarditis is by far the most common form of such disease, although subacute and chronic forms also occur. In part 1 of this two-part article, Drs Bellinger and Vacek discuss the clinical, etiologic, and diagnostic factors of acute and chronic pericarditis. Part 2, which covers specific pericardial disorders, begins on page 105.