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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
[[Image:Pericarditis-histo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>'''Pericarditis'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small>]]
[[Image:Pericarditis-histo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>'''Pericarditis'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small>]]
The condition can resolve without any further clinical significance. As described above, death is a common outcome in the suppurative form of the disease. Adhesions may occur, due to organisation of fibrin, leading to a 'bread and butter' appearance. As the condition worsens, if not treated, gradual constriction may end up causing [[Cardiac Tamponade|cardiac tamponade]].
The condition can resolve without any further clinical significance. As described above, death is a common outcome in the suppurative form of the disease. Adhesions may occur, due to organisation of fibrin, leading to a 'bread and butter' appearance. As the condition worsens, if not treated, gradual constriction may end up causing [[Cardiac Tamponade|cardiac tamponade]].
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[[Category:Cardiovascular Diseases - Cattle]]
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