Pericarditis and cardiac tamponade: Urgent condition not only in cardiology

Abstract

The cause of pericarditis should always be searched for. On the other hand, during monitoring or treatment of numerous conditions which could be a frequent cause of pericarditis, the presence of pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade should be suspected and detected in due time. A timely intervention--pericardiocentesis, can prevent the fatal outcome. Besides non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication, many prospective randomised studies propose colchicine as addition to the standard therapy. When opting for the proper treatment for pericarditis always keep in mind the current diagnosis and cause of this condition.

Application of ultrasound diagnostics in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

“…Clinical syndrome is a life-threatening condition caused by the increased pericardial pressure developed due to the accumulation of the fluid into the pericardial space [21]. With each cardiac contraction, this condition deteriorates resulting in PEA.…”

“…The most frequent finding is the feature of pericardial discharge, i.e. the separation of pericardial leaves during the entire cycle [21]. There are several echo signs of TP danger, so that the 2D mode can accordingly register the increase of the right ventricle (RV) in expirium and collapse of the right atrium (RA) in inspirium (Figure 2), RA collapse in systole in the duration longer than 1/3 of the systole duration of over 1/3, paradoxical movements of the interventricular septum, and RV collapse in diastole.…”

Miopericarditis - diagnostic dilemmas in relation to acute myocardial infarction

“…Represents inflammation of miopericard, and sometimes it can be a medical emergency with a need of prompt reaction [1]. Represents inflammation of miopericard, and sometimes it can be a medical emergency with a need of prompt reaction [1].…”