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Pericarditis is an inflammation (-itis) of the pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart). Pericarditis is further classified according to the composition of the inflammatory exudate: serous, purulent, fibrinous, and hemorrhagic types are distinguished. Most cases of acute idiopathic pericarditis resolve without complications or recurrence. If present, complications may include pericardial effusion, constrictive pericarditis, and cardiac tamponade. ...read more on Wikipedia

Top Resources on Pericarditis Complications

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Pericarditis Possible Complications
• Mayo Clinic: Pericarditis Complications
• MedicineNet: What Are The Complications Of Pericarditis?
• WrongDiagnosis: Complications Of Pericarditis
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Pericarditis Key Points
• About.com: Pericarditis
• Healthline: Pericarditis: Complications
• Healthwise (via CIGNA): Pericarditis

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