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Hello doctor! The doctor asked me which leaf pericarditis is common in? Seek medical advice. Thank you.
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Hello. With the question: "Pericarditis is common in which leaves?" Your doctor would advise you as follows:
Anatomy, the pericardium has 2 layers: the layer close to the chest wall is called the parietal leaf; The layer closest to the heart muscle is called the visceral leaf. Visceral leaves are thin, transparent, consisting of epithelial cells, capable of secreting fluid. Leaves are thick, opaque, composed mainly of fibrous cells. Normally between the parietal and visceral leaves is a virtual space or there may be little fluid of about 10-50 ml. The main function of the pericardium is to play an important role in maintaining optimal pressure in the chambers of the heart.
With such anatomical structure, when infected, the visceral leaves will increase the secretion of more fluid than the parietal leaves. In some cases of chronic inflammation, both the parietal and visceral leaves will be thickened, fibrotic, calcified, and adherent, leading to constrictive pericarditis, you should make an appointment to see a specialist. Pediatrics departments of prestigious medical facilities or one of the hospitals of Vinmec Health System nationwide to be guided and examined in more detail by experienced doctors.
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Answered by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Bang Phong - Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology cum Head of Heart Failure Clinic - Heart Failure Intensive Care Clinic - Vinmec Times International General Hospital
