pericarditis
/ˌpɛrɪkɑrˈdaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the pericardium (the sac around the heart), often causing chest pain and other symptoms.
- The patient was diagnosed with pericarditis after complaining of sharp chest pain that worsened when lying down.
- Viral infections are a common cause of pericarditis.
- Treatment for pericarditis usually includes anti-inflammatory medication and rest.