Acute Pericarditis

An article from the e-journal of the ESC Council for Cardiology PracticeTopics: Pericardial DiseaseAuthors: Valladares C. The typical complaint of acute pericarditis is chest pain, which radiates to one or both trapezius muscle ridges. An audible friction rub will often be noted with widespread ST-segment elevation as the expression of subepicardial myocardial involvement. See here latest on diagnosis, treatment and follow up of acute pericarditis. Topics: Pericardial Disease
Source: ESC News and Press - Category: Cardiology Source Type: news