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Postpericardiotomy Syndrome  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-CZ2WJJJG-F

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