Characteristics, Complications, and Treatment of XXXX .

@entity662 @entity697 @entity2293 @entity2294 @entity764 @entity3812
@entity697 occurs most frequently after a viral attack. Other causes are autoimmune conditions, infection, @entity764 , cardiac surgery, or cardiac procedure. The presenting symptom is retrosternal @entity662 . A pericardial rub is characteristic. Diffuse upward sloping ST segments are found with electrocardiogram. @entity2294 may be demonstrated with an echocardiogram. High-dose nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medications are the primary treatment. Adding @entity3812 reduces recurrence. It responds well to pharmacologic therapy within 1 to 2  weeks. Monitoring for complications is essential. The most serious complication is @entity2293 . For this, prompt diagnosis and treatment can be life-saving.
