PERIC Mnemonic for Findings in Pericarditis



P - Pulsus Paradoxus - Rare, usually seen if there is concurrent tamponade

E - ECG Changes - Diffuse ST elevations and PR depression

R - Rub - Friction Rub - High pitched, scratchy sound

I - Increased Inflammatory Markers - Elevated ESR, CRP, WBC

C - Chest Pain - Sharp, pleuritic, characteristically improves sitting forward



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