Pericardoperitoneal murmur

Pericardoperitoneal murmur is a sound that occurs when the heart moves and is associated with the work of the pericardium and peritoneum. The pericardium is the serous membrane of the heart that surrounds it and protects it from damage. The peritoneum is a thin serous membrane that covers the inner surface of the abdominal cavity.

When the heart contracts, the pericardium and peritoneum begin to move with it. This may cause a noise that can be heard on the surface of the body. This murmur is called a pericardial murmur.

A pericardioperioperitoneal murmur can be caused by various reasons, such as:

1. Enlargement of the pericardium or peritoneum due to increased blood volume in the body.
2. The presence of fluid in the pericardium or peritoneum, which can affect the movement of these structures.
3. The presence of tumors or other formations in the pericardium or peritoneum that may interfere with their movement.
4. The presence of diseases such as pericarditis or peritonitis, which can cause inflammation of the pericardium or peritoneum.
5. The presence of foreign bodies in the pericardium or peritoneum, which can lead to their movement and noise.

To diagnose pericardioperitoperitoneal murmur, it is necessary to conduct a number of studies, such as:

– Auscultation of the heart – listening to the sounds that arise during the work of the heart.
– Echocardiography is a study of the heart using ultrasound, which allows you to see the structure of the heart and pericardium.
– MRI – magnetic resonance imaging, which allows you to obtain images of the heart and surrounding structures.
– X-ray is a study that allows you to determine the presence of changes in the heart and peritoneum.