Pericarditis

What is pericarditis?

Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium. The pericardium is a thin, two-layer sac around the heart. It helps to hold the heart in place and to protect it from infection. A small amount of fluid between the layers helps reduce friction as the heart beats.
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