2024-02-13 06:31:00
Crosetto hospitalized for pericarditis, an “inflammation of the pericardium”. Here are the causes, symptoms and how to treat it
Little news, still confusing. One thing is certain: Defense Minister Guido Crosetto was emergency hospitalized last night in Rome. The reason? A suspected pericarditis.
The pericarditis is a characterized medical condition from inflammation of the pericardium, the thin layer of tissue that surrounds the heart and protects it from impacts. There can be a variety of causes, including viral, bacterial or fungal infections, chest trauma, autoimmune diseases, heart disease or heart surgery. THE symptoms Typical cases include sudden, sharp chest pain, which may radiate to the neck, back, or shoulders, worse with deep breathing or movement, and relieved when sitting and leaning forward. Others signs may include fever, fatigue, difficulty breathing, dry cough and palpitations.
If left untreated, pericarditis can lead to complications such as cardiac tamponade, a medical emergency in which fluid rapidly builds up around the heart, compromising its function. Therefore, timely recognition and management of pericarditis is important to prevent serious consequences.
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