Tag: cardiac MRI

Pericarditis vs Cardiac Tamponade: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

Hey there, my friends! In this lesson, we explore pericarditis and cardiac tamponade which are two distinct cardiac conditions that can affect the pericardium, the sac-like structure surrounding the heart. While both conditions involve inflammation or fluid accumulation around the heart, they differ in their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

Endocarditis vs Myocarditis vs Pericarditis – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis [MCAT, USMLE, Biology, Medicine]

Hello my lovely friends! And Happy Heart Month! In this lesson, we explore the circulatory system and share notes as part of the study guide series. We will continue to explore the awesome heart! Topics include inflammatory conditions of the heart: Endocarditis vs Myocarditis vs Pericarditis – Structure of the Layers of the Heart, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis.