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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Acute pericarditis
			\| image =[[File:PericarditisECG.JPG\|thumb\|ECG showing acute pericarditis]]
			\| caption = ECG showing acute pericarditis
			\| field = [[Cardiology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Chest pain]], [[fever]], [[pericardial friction rub]]
			\| complications = [[Cardiac tamponade]], [[constrictive pericarditis]]
			\| onset = Sudden
			\| duration = Usually less than 3 weeks
			\| causes = [[Viral infection]], [[bacterial infection]], [[myocardial infarction]], [[autoimmune disease]]
			\| risks = [[Male]], age 20-50, recent [[respiratory infection]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Electrocardiogram]], [[echocardiogram]], [[chest X-ray]]
			\| differential = [[Myocardial infarction]], [[pulmonary embolism]], [[pneumonia]]
			\| treatment = [[Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug\|NSAIDs]], [[colchicine]], [[corticosteroids]]
			\| prognosis = Good with treatment
			\| frequency = Common
			}}
	{{Short description\|Inflammation of the pericardium}}		{{Short description\|Inflammation of the pericardium}}
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=October 2023}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=October 2023}}

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			<gallery>
			File:PericarditisECG.JPG\|ECG showing signs of acute pericarditis
			File:Acute_pericarditis.jpg\|Illustration of acute pericarditis
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{{Short description|Inflammation of the pericardium}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}

'''Acute pericarditis''' is an inflammation of the [[pericardium]], the fibrous sac surrounding the [[heart]]. It is a common condition that can cause significant [[chest pain]] and other symptoms.

==Signs and symptoms==
The primary symptom of acute pericarditis is sharp, stabbing [[chest pain]] that may radiate to the [[neck]], [[shoulder]], or [[back]]. The pain is often worsened by lying down or taking a deep breath and relieved by sitting up and leaning forward. Other symptoms may include [[fever]], [[cough]], and [[dyspnea]] (shortness of breath).

==Causes==
Acute pericarditis can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
* [[Viral infection]]s (most common)
* [[Bacterial infection]]s
* [[Fungal infection]]s
* [[Autoimmune disorders]] such as [[systemic lupus erythematosus]]
* [[Myocardial infarction]] (heart attack)
* [[Trauma]] or injury to the chest
* [[Cancer]]
* [[Kidney failure]]
* Certain [[medications]]

==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of acute pericarditis is typically based on clinical presentation and may be supported by diagnostic tests such as:
* [[Electrocardiogram]] (ECG) - often shows characteristic changes such as widespread [[ST elevation]]
* [[Echocardiogram]] - can assess for [[pericardial effusion]]
* [[Chest X-ray]]
* [[Blood tests]] - to check for markers of inflammation and infection

[[File:PericarditisECG.JPG|thumb|ECG showing changes typical of acute pericarditis]]

==Treatment==
Treatment of acute pericarditis depends on the underlying cause but often includes:
* [[Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]] (NSAIDs) such as [[ibuprofen]]
* [[Colchicine]] to reduce inflammation
* [[Corticosteroids]] in certain cases
* Treatment of the underlying cause, such as antibiotics for bacterial infections

==Complications==
Complications of acute pericarditis can include:
* [[Pericardial effusion]]
* [[Cardiac tamponade]]
* [[Chronic pericarditis]]
* [[Constrictive pericarditis]]

==Prognosis==
The prognosis for acute pericarditis is generally good, especially when treated promptly. Most patients recover fully, although some may experience recurrent episodes.

==Related pages==
* [[Pericardium]]
* [[Pericardial effusion]]
* [[Cardiac tamponade]]
* [[Constrictive pericarditis]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Acute_pericarditis.jpg|Illustration of acute pericarditis
</gallery>

[[Category:Cardiovascular diseases]]
[[Category:Inflammations]]