Pericardium
cough is a protective action, and it can be initiated both voluntarily and via stimulation of cough receptors located throughout the respiratory tract (ear, sinuses, upper and lower airways to the level of the terminal bronchioles, pleura, pericardium, and diaphragm).
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- cough is a protective action, and it can be initiated both voluntarily and via stimulation of cough receptors located throughout the respiratory tract (ear, sinuses, upper and lower airways to the level of the terminal bronchioles, pleura, pericardium, and diaphragm). (Examination of Respiratory system — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Lupus can involve the pericardium, myocardium and valves (Libman-Sacks endocarditis). (Paediatrics Senior Clerkship end of 2nd semester exam: 4 October 2021, 50 MCQs)
- • Will give information on the state of the myocardium/pericardium and the functioning of the heart valves. (Cardiovascular system examination revised 2012 — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Antigen-antibody complexes of many autoimmune diseases can precipitate in a variety of locations, typically trapped in basement membranes in sites such as skin, synovium, pleura, pericardium, and glomeruli. (Immunopathology complete mcqs — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Leukocytoclastic vasculitis — acute necrotizing vasculitis of small/large arteries → purpura, cutaneous ulcers, nail bed infarction; may affect pleura, pericardium, lungs → chronic fibrosing process (Mastering Joint Pathology: Arthritis, OA & Joint Anatomy)
- It also covers infectious and inflammatory conditions like endocarditis and rheumatic heart disease, as well as diseases affecting the pericardium, aorta, and vasculature. (Heart Pathology: Comprehensive Short Notes)
Study material on Pericardium
- Master First-Year Anatomy: Must-Know Essays & Key Concepts
- 🫀 MISSING TOPICS — ULTRA DEEP NOTES
- CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY
- Amebae
Practice questions on Pericardium
A 72-year-old male with constrictive pericarditis undergoes pericardiectomy. The resected pericardium shows dense fibrous thickening with areas of calcification. Which of the following hemodynamic features would be EXPECTED in this patient?
- Elevated PCWP with normal RA pressure
- Equalization of diastolic pressures across all four cardiac chambers
- Low central venous pressure with high cardiac output
- Massive pericardial effusion with RV chamber collapse
- Normal JVP with exertional hypotension ✅ Answer: B
Answer: A. Equalization of diastolic pressures (right atrial, right ventricular, pulmonary artery diastolic, and pulmonary capillary wedge pressures) is a hallmark hemodynamic finding in constrictive pericarditis.