Endocarditis vs. Pericarditis 🫀ENDOCARDITIS Inflammation INSIDE the heart (“Endo” = inside) Can be infective or non-infective TX: antibiotics or valve repair/replacement 🫀PERICARDITIS Inflammation OUTSIDE the heart (“Peri” = around or outside of) Can be acute or chronic TX: NSAIDs & corticosteroids or Pericardiocentesis You can find the MED SURG flashcards on my shop NurseInTheMaking! Happy studying, future nurses 💛 #nursingschool #medsurg #finalexams #bsn #nursingstudent | Nurse In The Makin