I Have Pericarditis — What Do I Do Now?: A Cardiologist Answers Your Questions About Pericarditis in 2026 — For Patients, Families, and Caregivers

You have questions. This book has answers — in plain, compassionate language. A diagnosis of pericarditis can be frightening and confusing. What caused it? Is it dangerous? Will it come back? What can you eat, do, and expect in the weeks ahead? I Had Pericarditis — What Do I Do Now? is written entirely in a Questions and Answers format, the way a board-certified cardiologist would explain things at your bedside. Dr. Bishnu Subedi, MD, FACC, walks you through everything from your first diagnosis to long-term follow-up, in short, direct answers you can actually use.

Inside, you'll find:

• Over 150 real patient questions, answered clearly and honestly
• What to expect from tests, medications, and procedures — and why each one matters
• Guidance on exercise, diet, work, travel, driving, and intimacy during recovery
• Emergency warning signs and a step-by-step emergency action plan
• Fictionalized patient stories covering athletes, caregivers, pregnancy, recurrence, and more
• Checklists for medications, symptoms, appointments, and caregivers
• A plain-English glossary and sourced links to the AHA, ACC, Mayo Clinic, and FDA

Whether you were just diagnosed or are supporting a loved one through recovery, this is the resource you'll return to again and again — one honest answer at a time. This book provides general education and is not a substitute for the advice of your own doctor.