The pericardium consists of two layers of tissue that protect the heart and help it function. Pericarditis is inflammation of this tissue, and it often results from a viral infection. Anti ...

But suddenly Braxton found herself being rushed to the hospital. There,doctors told her she had pericarditis, a serious heart condition. Often caused by a virus, pericarditis is an inflammation of ...

This artificial pericardium has been fitted with high ... monitoring at-risk people and protecting them from heart attacks. Researchers also admit that it may be a while until human trails are ...

A pericardial effusion occurs when a significant amount of fluid fills the pericardial space. Individuals without pericardial effusion have a small amount of pericardial fluid (15 mL to 50 mL ...

Constrictive pericarditis occurs when scarring and calcification of the pericardium result in loss of normal elasticity. This limits diastolic relaxation of the heart and causes congestive heart ...

Country singer Carly Pearce is opening up about her heart problem — pericarditis. "I had a really debilitating chest pain ...

Pericarditis may be caused by infectious or ... no specific guidelines have been issued on this topic by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.