👉 Pleuropericarditis is a disorder characterized by inflammation of the pericardium (the layer surrounding the heart) and associated with a high risk of infection. It can occur in any part of the body, but it is most commonly seen on the chest or abdomen. The condition is often caused by an infection that attacks the lining of the lungs, which then spreads to the pericardium. This can lead to symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath,