Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, or the double membrane that surrounds the heart and is similar to a sac. It is a pathology with a benign course if well treated.
The patient, however, may experience relapses. 5% of emergency room visits with this symptom, explain the experts at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome where there is a dedicated clinic. The first warning sign of pericardsitis is a strong pain in the front part of the chest.