It turns out there are three types of pericarditis diagnosis

Pericarditis is a relatively common disease in daily life and poses a huge threat to human health. Therefore, patients with pericarditis must seek medical treatment in a timely manner. So what are the diagnostic methods for pericarditis? In fact, the diagnosis of pericarditis requires the following three examinations, so don’t ignore them.

1. X-ray examination: When the amount of effusion exceeds 300 ml, the cardiac shadow will increase in size to both sides and the cardiac-septal angle will become acute. When the volume exceeds 1000 ml, the cardiac shadow becomes flask-shaped and varies with body position. Weakened or absent heartbeat.

2. Electrocardiogram: In dry pericarditis, the ST segment of each lead (except avR) is elevated, returns to the isoelectric line after a few days, and the T wave is flat or inverted. When there is pericardial effusion, the QRS complex is low voltage.

3. Echocardiography: It shows liquefaction dark areas in the pericardial cavity, which is an accurate, safe and simple diagnostic method.

Currently, the treatment of this disease is still mainly focused on the treatment of the primary disease. Symptomatic treatment measures can be taken when necessary, such as giving painkillers to patients with chest pain. If the amount of pericardial effusion is large, pericardiocentesis can be performed.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this disease mostly falls into the category of "heart pain", "chest pain", "phlegm and fluid", "edema" and other diseases. Its onset, especially pericardial effusion, is mostly related to damage to the spleen and stomach, retention of water and dampness in the body, and blockage of the pericardium. When water and fluid accumulate in the pericardium, they can press on the heart internally and the lungs externally, causing shortness of breath and discomfort. Therefore, the key to treatment is to remove the evil of water and fluid. Once the water is removed, the wheezing and shortness of breath will naturally subside.

Inflammation of the pericardium, which may be acute or chronic, may result in pericardial effusion.

The above is the diagnosis method of pericarditis introduced to you. I believe you have understood it and I hope it will be helpful to you.