text: Non-specific markers of inflammation are generally elevated in pericarditis. This include the CBC, elevated C-reactive protein, ESR.  The cardiac troponin is elevated if there is injury to the underlying myocardium, a condition termed myopericarditis.  Diagnostic pericardiocentesis and biopsy help in identifying an underlying infectious or malignant process.
option_0: Cardiac tamponade laboratory findings
option_1: Cardiac tamponade physical examination
option_2: Cardiac tamponade electrocardiogram
option_3: Cardiac tamponade cardiac catheterization
option_4: Papillary muscle rupture chest x ray
option_5: Cardiac tamponade MRI
option_6: Cardiogenic shock echocardiography or ultrasound
option_7: Cardiogenic shock laboratory findings