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Pericarditis is inflammation of the ______, the membrane surrounding the heart.
Pericarditis is inflammation of the ______, the membrane surrounding the heart.
pericardium
The most common causes of pericarditis are idiopathic (no underlying cause) and ______.
The most common causes of pericarditis are idiopathic (no underlying cause) and ______.
viral
The pericardium has two layers with a small amount of fluid in between, providing ______.
The pericardium has two layers with a small amount of fluid in between, providing ______.
lubrication
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Pericarditis
- Inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart.
- Most common causes: idiopathic (no underlying cause) and viral infections.
Pericardium
- Comprised of two layers with a small amount of fluid in between.
- Fluid provides lubrication, reducing friction between the layers.
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