Pericarditis
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| Term | Pericarditis |
| Short definition | pericarditis - (pronounced) (PAYR-ih-kar-DY-tis) condition in which the pericardium (the sac around the heart) becomes inflamed. Pericarditis is usually caused by an infection but can also be caused by an autoimmune disease or by cancer or cancer treatments (such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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pericarditis - (pronounced) (PAYR-ih-kar-DY-tis) condition in which the pericardium (the sac around the heart) becomes inflamed. Pericarditis is usually caused by an infection but can also be caused by an autoimmune disease or by cancer or cancer treatments (such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy). It can also be caused by a heart attack, heart surgery, a chest injury, kidney failure, and certain drugs. The most common symptom of pericarditis is chest pain. Other signs and symptoms may include fever, cough, fast or abnormal heartbeat, trouble breathing, anxiety, tiredness, and swelling of the ankles, feet, and legs. Pericarditis is most common in men aged 20 to 50
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