👉 Peripercicarditis is a condition that affects the heart. It can be caused by inflammation or infection of the lining of the heart, which is called the pericardium. This inflammation or infection can lead to pain and swelling in the chest, especially when sitting upright or lying down. The symptoms of peripercicarditis may include chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and a sense of tightness or pressure in the chest. Treatment for peripercic