Pericardial Disorders
Also known as: Constrict, Constrictive
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Pericardial Disorders Key Takeaways
Translated by Sarah Jenkins (AI RN Plain-English Translator) at a 7th-grade reading level
- 1 What it does: The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart.
- 2 Real-world patient consensus: Mapped to Heart & Cardiovascular Disease under ICD-10-CM I31.39 for Pericardial Disorders clinical workups.
- 3 Typical cash cost range: Workup highlights for Pericardial Disorders (I31.39): coronary perfusion imaging [Pericardial Disorders I31.39].
- 4 Top reported side effects / signs: Key Heart & Vascular biomarkers for Pericardial Disorders (I31.39): Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) [Pericardial Disorders I31.39] & Left Ventricular Ejection in Pericardial Disorders (I31.39: Fraction (LVEF)) (55% – 70% (I31.39)).
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What Is Pericardial Disorders?
The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. Problems with the pericardium include: Pericarditis - an inflammation of the sac. It can be from a virus or other infection, a heart attack, heart surgery, other medical conditions, injuries, and certain medicines. Pericardial effusion - the buildup of fluid in the sac Cardiac tamponade - a serious problem in which buildup of fluid in the sac causes problems with the function of the heart Symptoms of pericardial problems include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. Fever is a common symptom of acute pericarditis.
Pathophysiology, Underlying Causes & Clinical Presentation
Biological expression of Pericardial Disorders (I31.39, Heart & Vascular) reflects myocardial oxygen supply-demand in Pericardial Disorders (I31.39: mismatch). Cross-referenced with NIH MeSH (Pericarditis, Pericardial Effusion), longitudinal control is benchmarked via Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) [Pericardial Disorders I31.39].
Common Symptoms & Clinical Signs
- • Pericardial effusion - the buildup of fluid in the sac
- • Cardiac tamponade - a serious problem in which buildup of fluid in the sac causes problems with the function of the heart
- • Presentation of Pericardial Disorders (I31.39): shortness of breath in Pericardial Disorders (I31.39: when climbing stairs)
- • Secondary Pericardial Disorders clinical sign: palpitations, skipped beats, in Pericardial Disorders (I31.39: or irregular resting)
Primary Federal Reference: NIH / National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus Entry ↗
Pericardial Disorders Diagnostic Classification & Lab Markers
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Code | I31.39 | WHO / CMS ICD-10-CM Clinical Classification |
| Clinical Specialty Hub | Heart & Cardiovascular Disease | NIH MedlinePlus Health Topics |
| Diagnostic / Lab Marker: Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) [Pericardial Disorders I31.39] | < 70 mg/dL (I31.39) | Clinical Reference Target Range |
| Diagnostic / Lab Marker: Left Ventricular Ejection in Pericardial Disorders (I31.39: Fraction (LVEF)) | 55% – 70% (I31.39) | Clinical Reference Target Range |
| Diagnostic / Lab Marker: NT-proBNP [Pericardial Disorders I31.39] | < 100 pg/mL (I31.39) | Clinical Reference Target Range |
FDA-Monographed Medications & Public Cash Price Reference for Pericardial Disorders
Treatment selection for Pericardial Disorders depends on clinical severity, diagnostic lab results, and medical history. Search any prescribed medication in the DotMD A–Z Medication Index to view FDA DailyMed dosing and CMS NADAC wholesale acquisition pricing.
Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Pericardial Disorders)
| Study & Plain-English Finding | Sample (N) | Rigor | Primary Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Insights on Association of physical activity and risk of irregular heartbeat (AFib) in heart: What a 652-Participant Study Found Our current results suggest that a higher PA level associates with a lower risk of AF in HFpEF patients. Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD • 2021-01-04 • Phase III Randomized Trial | N = 652 | 87/100 | PMID 33097408 ↗ |
| Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Ivabradine for controlling heart rate in permanent irregular heartbeat (AFib): A Ivabradine produced a moderate rate reduction in patients with permanent irregular heartbeat (AFib). Heart rhythm • 2023-06-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial | Multi-cohort | 82/100 | PMID 37245897 ↗ |
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