Pancarditis

Pancarditis is an inflammation of all the linings of the heart (endocardium, myocardium and pericardium). This is a rare but life-threatening condition that can lead to heart failure and death if left untreated.

Pancarditis usually occurs as a complication of infective endocarditis, when the infection spreads from the heart valves to other structures. Causes include bacterial, fungal, or other microorganisms entering the bloodstream. People with prosthetic valves, immunocompromise or intravenous drug use are at greatest risk.

Symptoms of pancarditis include fever, chills, fatigue, chest pain, shortness of breath, unusual heartbeats and signs of heart failure. Diagnosis is made based on blood tests, ECG, echocardiogram and other tests.

Treatment includes intravenous antibiotics to kill the infection and supportive measures to stabilize cardiac function. Sometimes surgery is required to remove infected tissue or replace valves. Timely treatment is critical for survival. Pancarditis may recur if the infection is not completely eliminated. The prognosis depends on the cause, timeliness of treatment and the general condition of the patient.

Pancarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle, which is characterized by an acute onset and unpredictable course. However, it differs from myocarditis in that it affects not only the myocardial tissue, but also the pericardium, the apex of the left ventricle and the upper part of the interventricular septum. This condition was first described in 1973. A doctor in the south of France - Andre Pontal.

Acute pancarditis is a more severe disease than myocarditis because important structures of the heart are also affected, including the coronary arteries and myocardial cells located on the right side of the heart. Chronic pankerditis is detected by using immunological, histological and special methods for determining electrolytes in the blood. If a high concentration of potassium is detected, the level of inflammation is indicated as high. With chronic pancarditis, calcification and atherosclerosis develop in the heart. Calcification most often occurs in the coronary arteries, valvular narrowing of the pulmonary artery, or in the pericardium. Symptoms of the disease may include problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, low exercise tolerance, poor appetite, general fatigue, fever, fatigue and insomnia. The development of ventricular arrhythmias is also possible. Symptoms may disappear or return after a few days or weeks. However, if left untreated, irreversible heart failure, pulmonary edema, and death may occur. Pancarditis can be caused by various infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or