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♥Cardiovascular Disorders♥ PERICARDITIS DEFINITION:- An acute or chronic inflammation of pericardium (outer layer) of heart is called pericarditis. CAUSES:- ◐Infections: ⌘Viral (Influenza virus) ⌘Bacterial (step.Meningococcus) ⌘Fungal ⌘Parasitic ⌘Tuberculosis. ◐Chest trauma ◐Heart surgery including pacemaker transplantation ◐Drug induced (phenytoin) ◐Radiation therapy. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:- ◐Sharp and stabbing pain in anterior chest. ◐Pain may be felt in neck, shoulder, back and abdomen. ◐Orthopnea ◐Dyspnoea ◐Sweating ◐Dry cough ◐Fever ◐Chills. DIAGNOSTIC FINDING:- ◐Chest X-ray ◐ECG ◐CBC (Complete blood count) ◐Serum urea nitrogen ◐MRI. COMPLICATIONS:- ◐Cardiac tamponade: A build up of blood or fluid in the pericardial sac puts pressure on heart, which may prevent it from pumping effectively. Heart failure MEDICAL MANAGEMENT:- ◐Antiviral if viral infections ◐Penicillin (antibiotics) ◐Antimicrobial, e.g., cefixime ◐Analgesics (NSAIDs) ◐Antifungal in case of fungal infection NURSING MANAGEMENT:- ◐To relieve pain by administer analgesics. ◐To provide psychological support as well as health education to reduce anxiety of patient. ◐Encourage patient to bed rest when chest pain, fever and friction rub occur. Nursing Diagnosis -Acute pain related to pericardial inflammation. -Decreased cardiac output related to impiared ventricular expansion. ❤️All the best

When a person contracts monkeypox, it doesn't immediately show symptoms. The incubation period for the virus is said to be between seven to 21 days. The common symptoms are: - Fever - Headache - Muscle pain - Back pain - Chills - Fatigue - Swollen lymph nodes