Specific Clinical Manifestations
These depend on the amount of inflammation. These are covered in their relevant articles.
- Acute: Heart failure; pericardial effusion; etc.
- Chronic: Valve diseases as noted above; Reduced cardiac output; Exercise intolerance.
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