Inflamed heart sac. Gross specimen of a heart sac (pericardium) that has the abnormal presence of fibrin protein on its surface,giving it a rough appearance. This type of pericarditis (heart sac inflammation) is called fibrinous pericarditis. Pericarditis is usually caused by bacterial,viral or fungal infection,an injury,cancer,a heart attack or an autoimmune disorder. The treatment depends upon the cause,though anti-inflammatory drugs usually relieve the symptoms | |
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