HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

Revision as of 23:59, 8 December 2019 by Ramyar (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

HIV induced pericarditis Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating HIV Induced Pericarditis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

X-ray

Echocardiography and Ultrasound

CT scan

MRI

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

CDC on HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies in the news

Blogs on HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

Directions to Hospitals Treating Viral hemorrhagic fever

Risk calculators and risk factors for HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

Pericarditis Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

HIV
Post MI
Dressler's syndrome
Post-pericardiotomy
Radiation
Tuberculosis
Uremia
Malignancy

Differentiating Pericarditis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Pericardial Effusion
Cardiac Tamponade
Constrictive Pericarditis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

X-ray

Echocardiography and Ultrasound

CT scan

MRI

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Pericardiocentesis
Pericardial Window
Pericardial Stripping

Treatment Related Videos

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Google Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

CDC on HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies in the news

Blogs on HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

Directions to Hospitals Treating Type page name here

Risk calculators and risk factors for HIV induced pericarditis laboratory studies

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ramyar Ghandriz MD[2]

Overview

Laboratory findings depend on the type of disease affecting the heart. Culture and serology are used to diagnose infections causing pericarditis and myocarditis. Increased serum troponins may be elevated in myocardial injury.

Laboratory Findings

  • Cutaneous anergy is common in AIDS due to immunosuppression. Therefore a negative skin test for tuberculosis does not exclude the diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis. Hence, pericardial biopsy is a more sensitive and preferred diagnostic test over smears and cultures.
  • Other infections that cause pericarditis and myocarditis can be diagnosed by staining, culture and smears.
  • Toxoplasma serology should be included in the evaluation of myocarditis/cardiomyopathy.
  • Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) may be elevated in presence of congestive cardiac failure.
  • Troponin levels may be elevated with myocardial injury.

References


Template:WikiDoc Sources CME Category::Cardiology