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Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium. Signs and SymptomsChest pain, radiating to the back and relieved by sitting up forward, is the classical presentation. Generalised ST-elevations on ECG may be recorded. Causes
TreatmentThe treatment in viral or idiopathic pericarditis is with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Severe cases may require:
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