Cardiology Question:

What are the positional changes in pain noted by patients with pericarditis?

Cardiology Interview Question
Cardiology Interview Question

Answer:

Pain due to pericarditis is usually aggravated by thoracic
motion, cough, or deep breathing; it may be relieved by
sitting up and leaning forward


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