
Pericardium is a double-layered anatomic structure that surrounds the heart and output sections of the great vessels. Despite numerous functions of this layer, mains are the protection of the heart and facilitation of the heart movements. Various diseases were defined related to the pericardium and one of them is acute pericarditis caused by inflammation of the pericardium mostly by infection. In this chapter, it is aimed to give brief information about the mostly seen pericardial diseases and detailed information about the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment modalities about the acute pericarditis.
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