Pericarditis Postpericardiotomia

The document discusses postpericardiotomy syndrome, which is an inflammatory condition that can occur after surgery involving opening of the pericardium. It has three key characteristics: 1) It presents with symptoms like fever, chest pain, and pericardial friction rub within 1-6 weeks after cardiac surgery. 2) It is characterized by pericardial and sometimes pleural effusions seen on imaging like echocardiography. 3) It is typically treated with anti-inflammatory drugs like NSAIDs or corticosteroids, and pericardiocentesis if cardiac tamponade develops.