idiopathic pericarditis

Is Cardiac Tamponade Life Threatening?

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Is Cardiac Tamponade Life Threatening? Because of the extra pressure, less blood enters the heart from the body. This can reduce the amount of oxygen-rich blood going out to the body. If the fluid builds up around the heart too quickly, it can lead to short-term (acute) cardiac tamponade. It’s life threatening if not treated

What Is It Called When The Lining Of Your Heart Is Inflamed?

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What Is It Called When The Lining Of Your Heart Is Inflamed? Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, a sac-like structure with two thin layers of tissue that surround the heart to hold it in place and help it work. Is pericarditis serious? Pericarditis causes chest pain and a high temperature. It’s not usually serious,