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What is the pericardium?

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The pericardium is a double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels.

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What are the manifestations of pericardial friction rub?

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Fever, pain, congestive failure.

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What are the gross characteristics of the heart in hypertrophy?

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The heart is enlarged and heavier than normal.

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What is hypertrophy of the left ventricle?

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An increase in the size of the left ventricular myocardial cells.

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What is the appearance of the epicardium in certain conditions?

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Creamy white, delicate exudate covering the epicardium, resembling a bread-and-butter appearance.

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What are the histological features of cardiac deposits?

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Pink amorphous deposits (fibrinous), highly eosinophilic.

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