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==Overview==
 
==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
The pathophysiology of uremic pericarditis is not fully understood. However, there is a correlation observed with levels of [[blood urea nitrogen]](usually >60 mg/dL) and [[creatinine]]. In [[renal failure]], the absence or inadequate [[dialysis]] can lead to accumulation of these toxins in the body which may cause inflammation of [[pericardium]] and development of adhesions between the two pericardial layers. This could lead to loculation of effusion in pericardial cavity.
The pathophysiology of uremic pericarditis is not fully understood. However, there is a correlation observed with levels of [[blood urea nitrogen]](usually >60 mg/dL) and [[creatinine]]. In [[renal failure]], the absence or inadequate [[dialysis]] can lead to accumulation of these toxins in the body which may cause inflammation of [[pericardium]] and development of adhesions between the two pericardial layers. This could lead to loculation of effusion in pericardial cavity.
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Uremic pericarditis can occur as a [[serous]] or a hemorrhagic effusion with considerable overlapping. Hemorrhagic effusions are more common secondary to uremia induced platelet dysfunction and the use of [[anticoagulation]] during [[hemodialysis]].
Uremic pericarditis can occur as a [[serous]] or a hemorrhagic effusion with considerable overlapping. Hemorrhagic effusions are more common secondary to uremia induced platelet dysfunction and the use of [[anticoagulation]] during [[hemodialysis]].


[[Dialysis]] associated pericarditis may also be secondary to volume overload and bacterial or viral infections<ref name="pmid11172559">{{cite journal| author=Gunukula SR, Spodick DH| title=Pericardial disease in renal patients. | journal=Semin Nephrol | year= 2001 | volume= 21 | issue= 1 | pages= 52-6 | pmid=11172559 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11172559  }} </ref>.
[[Dialysis]] associated pericarditis may also be secondary to volume overload and bacterial or viral infections.<ref name="pmid11172559">{{cite journal| author=Gunukula SR, Spodick DH| title=Pericardial disease in renal patients. | journal=Semin Nephrol | year= 2001 | volume= 21 | issue= 1 | pages= 52-6 | pmid=11172559 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11172559  }} </ref>
 
Presence of a large pericardial effusion that persists for >10 days after intensive dialysis has a high likelihood of development of [[cardiac tamponade]].


Presence of a large pericardial effusion that persists for >10 days after intensive dialysis has a high likelihood of development of [[cardiac tamponade]]
==Gross Pathology Images==
[http://www.peir.net Images courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology]
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Image:Pericarditis 0001.jpg|Fibrinous pericarditis: Gross, natural color, an excellent example of bread and butter appearance. Uremia, chronic glomerulonephritis and sepsis.
Image:Pericarditis 0015.jpg|Pericarditis in [[uremia]]
Image:Pericarditis 0022.jpg|Fibrinous pericarditis: Gross, natural color, close-up view of minimal fibrinous exudate on epicardial surface due to terminal renal failure
Image:Pericarditis 0023.jpg|Fibrinous pericarditis: Gross, natural color, anterior view of heart with mild fibrinous exudate over epicardium due to terminal renal failure
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Pathophysiology

The pathophysiology of uremic pericarditis is not fully understood. However, there is a correlation observed with levels of blood urea nitrogen(usually >60 mg/dL) and creatinine. In renal failure, the absence or inadequate dialysis can lead to accumulation of these toxins in the body which may cause inflammation of pericardium and development of adhesions between the two pericardial layers. This could lead to loculation of effusion in pericardial cavity.

Patients undergoing dialysis may also develop pericarditis. In a series, 13% of patients undergoing hemodialysis developed pericarditis[1]

Uremic pericarditis can occur as a serous or a hemorrhagic effusion with considerable overlapping. Hemorrhagic effusions are more common secondary to uremia induced platelet dysfunction and the use of anticoagulation during hemodialysis.

Dialysis associated pericarditis may also be secondary to volume overload and bacterial or viral infections.[2]

Presence of a large pericardial effusion that persists for >10 days after intensive dialysis has a high likelihood of development of cardiac tamponade.

Gross Pathology Images

Images courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

References

  1. Rutsky EA, Rostand SG (1987). "Treatment of uremic pericarditis and pericardial effusion". Am J Kidney Dis. 10 (1): 2–8. PMID 3605080.
  2. Gunukula SR, Spodick DH (2001). "Pericardial disease in renal patients". Semin Nephrol. 21 (1): 52–6. PMID 11172559.

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