Inflammation of the pericardium, usually after a viral infection, presenting classically with chest pain that improves when leaning forward, tachycardia, and dyspnea. Can be associated with a friction rub or pericardial effusion. In pericarditis four stages can be distinguished on the ECG:
Sources:
ECGpedia; http://en.ecgpedia.org/index.php?title=Pericarditis
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