Pericarditis is inflammation of the lining around the heart that can cause pain and is often caused by a viral infection. It can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication and rest, but more severe ...

Autoimmune pericarditis is pericarditis that develops in people who have underlying autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and SLE. This article explains what autoimmune pericarditis is and ...

Managing recurrent pericarditis, in which the tissue that surrounds and supports your heart is inflamed, is really about understanding your body’s alarm system. Everyday factors — from what you eat ...