title: Uremic pericarditis in chronic renal failure: nursing implications.
abstract: Cardiovascular complications are the leading cause of death in patients with chronic renal failure. Pericardial disease is among the first recognized manifestations of uremia. This article explores the pathophysiology of uremic pericarditis, assessment of chronic renal failure patients at risk for developing pericarditis, and major complications of pericarditis. Current treatment modalities and nursing care for the patient with uremic pericarditis are included.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010491:Pericardial Window Techniques; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D014511:Uremia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy