Postpericardiotomy Syndrome

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Is a:
  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
A nonspecific hypersensitivity reaction caused by trauma to the pericardium, often following pericardiotomy. It is characterized by pericardial effusion; high titers of anti-heart antibodies; low-grade fever; lethargy; loss of appetite; or abdominal pain.
Synonyms:
  • Postcommissurotomy Syndrome
  • Postcommissurotomy Syndromes
  • Postpericardiotomy Syndromes
  • Syndrome, Postcommissurotomy
  • Syndrome, Postpericardiotomy
  • Syndromes, Postcommissurotomy
  • Syndromes, Postpericardiotomy
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