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MeSH Heading: Postpericardiotomy Syndrome
Tree Number(s): C14.280.793; C23.550.767.863
Unique ID: D011185
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011185
Scope Note: A nonspecific hypersensitivity reaction caused by TRAUMA to the PERICARDIUM, often following PERICARDIOTOMY. It is characterized by PERICARDIAL EFFUSION; high titers of anti-heart antibodies; low-grade FEVER; LETHARGY; loss of APPETITE; or ABDOMINAL PAIN.
Entry Term(s): Postcommissurotomy Syndrome
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under HEART DISEASES 1965-90
History Note: 91(65); was see under HEART DISEASES 1965-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2007/07/09

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Postpericardiotomy Syndrome MeSH Descriptor Data 2024