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 #PERIC #Mnemonic #Pericarditis #Diagnosis #Cardiology
