noun
- inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with pericarditis after experiencing chest pain.
- Viral infections are a common cause of pericarditis.
- The doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory medication to treat the pericarditis.
- Pericarditis can cause sharp, stabbing chest pain that worsens when lying down.
- An echocardiogram revealed fluid around the heart due to pericarditis.
- Recovery from pericarditis typically takes several weeks with proper treatment.