21. The resulting inflammation is called pericarditis . 22. In July 1992, Nureyev showed renewed signs of pericarditis but determined to forswear further treatment. 23. Conversely, patients with unexplained new onset cardiomegaly should always be worked up for acute pericarditis . 24. Pericarditis may be a presenting feature or may occur later in the course of the disease.25. Diseases may also affect the pericardium which surrounds the heart, which when inflammed is called pericarditis . 26. In 1998, he developed pericarditis , a potentially fatal inflammation of the sack surrounding the heart. 27. Unfortunately, Joseph was forced to retire from baseball at the age of 30 due to pericarditis . 28. In the setting of chest pain without labored respirations, the tripod position may indicate acute pericarditis . 29. They both agreed that Thomas has myocarditis and viral pericarditis , which affects the lining of the heart. 30. Fungal pericarditis is usually due to histoplasmosis, or in immunocompromised hosts Aspergillus, Candida, and Coccidioides.
