pericarditis

(per’’e-kar-di’tis) (Gr. περικάρδιον pericardium]. Inflammation of the peri ium. The disease is attended by elevation of temperature, pain in the precordial region, rapid pulse, cough, and dyspnea. The pericardium is covered with fibrinous deposits, giving it a roughened surface, which causes a friction-murmur occurring with the heart-beats. Later effusion into the sac takes place, producing bulging of the pre cord i a and an area of dulne . esive p., that in which the two layers of the pericardium adhere to each other. p. callo’sa, a variety of chronic fibrous pericarditis marked by facial cyanosis, edema, and full, tortuous jugular veins, without pulsation and without typical signs of pericarditis. It occurs during childhood. carcinomatous p., that which is a ociated with malignant disease of the pericardium. dry p., that in which there is no effusion. external p., that which chiefly affects the outer surface of the pericardium. p. exter’na et inter’na, inflammation of the outer and inner surfaces of the pericardium. fibrous p., a chronic pericarditis in which the adhesions become replaced by fibrous bands. hemorrhagic p., that in which there is a bloody exudate. localized Ῥ., a form with white or milky spots. mediastinal p., inflammation of the exterior surface of the pericardium and the mediastinal ti ue. obliterating p., an adherent pericarditis which leads to the obliteration of the pericardial cavity. purulent p., 2 form with effusion of a purulent fluid. ser of i brin ous p., a variety attended with a serous fluid effusion containing a little fibrin. tuberculous p., a variety caused by tuberculous disease.