3. Viral Infections
Coxsackie B2, B6 echo virus, HIV, Epstein-Barr, influenza, mumps, varicella, and rubella as well as other viruses, and the mycoplasma organism are all contributing factors to pericarditis. When none of these underlying dis¬orders are present, pericarditis is labeled idiopathic, and in many of these cases an undetected virus may be implicated.

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• I. PERICARDITIS
  The pericardium is a double membrane that covers the heart and can be involved in infective and noninfective disorders (see Figure 2 in the chapter entitled Anatomy of the Heart and Circulation).
• II. MYOCARDITIS
  Acute myocarditis is a disorder that can cause a fulminant illness resulting in severe functional impairment or death. Myocarditis appears to be a precursor to dilated cardiomyopathy in some patients.
• BIBLIOGRAPHY
  Garcia, M. J. Constriction vs. Restriction: How to evaluate? J. Am. Coll.