Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac around the heart, called the pericardium. If pericarditis becomes chronic, it can lead to pericardial effusion. This is when the pericardium fills with fluid.

Pericarditis is a challenging illness that's often mistaken for a heart attack or other organ disease. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Leslie Cooper Jr., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what ...

Pericarditis is inflammation of the tissue around the heart, or pericardium. The pericardium holds the heart in place and helps it function. People with chronic pericarditis require ongoing rest and ...

The FDA updated warnings for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to includes risks of myocarditis and pericarditis. A follow-up study showed some individuals who developed myocarditis after ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) reported January 4, 2023, that new research on treatment of recurrent pericarditis involving cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and interlukin-1 inhibitors may ...

The country musician shares how she manages her heart condition—and the prevention steps everyone should keep in mind.

Multiple studies have shown that in rare cases, teen and young adult males have developed myocarditis after getting the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine — and now new research published in the journal Science ...

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its existing warnings for the two leading COVID-19 vaccines to highlight a rare heart-related side effect, primarily observed in young men. On June 25, ...