Did You Know?

U.S.News & World Report has
ranked Cleveland Clinic
#1 in heart care since 1995.

Pericarditis is a complex condition that requires experienced physicians and a multidisciplinary approach to care. The Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute has formed a specialized center - The Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pericardial Disease - to provide complete, comprehensive care to patients living with pericardial diseases.

To help people evaluate all available options for treating pericarditis, Cleveland Clinic's specialists have prepared a free downloadable pericarditis guide to help patients better understand their condition and their treatment options.

The Pericarditis Treatment Guide includes the following:

• An overview of pericarditis including symptoms, causes and diagnosis
• Pericarditis treatment options including medication and surgical procedures
• Possible complications of pericarditis including constrictive pericarditis and pericardial effusion
• Choosing the right care provider and pericarditis specialist

Cleveland Clinic's Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the largest cardiovascular specialty groups in the world, providing patients with expert medical management and a full range of therapies. More than 300,000 patients are treated each year from all over the United States and 77 countries. The commitment of our physicians and scientists to the prevention and cure of cardiovascular disease has led to innovative care, better outcomes and improved quality of life for patients.