The Relation Between Renal Failure And Pericarditis
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2018-05-05
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faculty of Basic Medical Science - Libyan International Medical University
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The aim of this report is to discuss the relation and pathophysiology between end stage
renal failure (ESRF) and pericarditis that can occur in patients with chronic renal failure
before initiation of dialysis or in established dialysis patients.
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Pericarditis it is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac which surrounds the heart.
There are many causes can lead to pericarditis and pericardial effusion, including
infection and chest trauma or it can be secondary to a systemic disorder like autoimmune
disorders, rheumatic fever, uremia and cancer.
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