When Grammy winner Carly Pearce first began experiencing chest pain, she was told that it was in her head. She subsequently was diagnosed with recurrent pericarditis.

Acute pericarditis is inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart that develops suddenly and causes sharp chest pain. The cause is usually a viral or bacterial infection. The condition is ...

Common causes of constrictive pericarditis include prior heart surgery, a history of radiation therapy, infections such as tuberculosis, chest injury, and other possible factors. Constrictive ...

After her recurrent pericarditis diagnosis nearly three years ago, the country star, who says she feels “great” today, discovered a closer connection to her fans ...

Pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the thin, saclike tissue (called the pericardium) that protects the heart. In addition to chest pain, symptoms of pericarditis include fever, weakness, ...

A VAERS analysis of 859 reports found that hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity were reported far less often ...

Pericardial effusion means the build-up of too much fluid in the double-layered, saclike structure near one’s heart (pericardium). Pericardial effusion can lead to excess pressure on the heart, ...

Mount Sinai research released today shows a possible link between excess pericardial fat and greater risk of heart failure, with implications for early intervention and prevention of heart disease.

Fluid Around The Heart: Many times, people think that sudden bloating of the stomach or shortness of breath is a common problem, but it can also be a sign of fluid accumulation in the body. Why does ...

Pericardial fat is associated with a heightened risk for heart failure, particularly in women, new research suggests. In a prospective cohort study of nearly 7000 individuals, excess pericardial fat ...

JCI InsightCystatin C is a laboratory test item commonly used in clinical practice to evaluate kidney function. However, ...