A fibrinous pericarditis can develop with a classic friction rub that can be auscultated.
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Various abnormalities can be found on auscultation, such as a third and fourth pericardial friction rub and rales over the lung.
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A different type of sound, a pericardial friction rub can be heard in cases of pericarditis where the inflamed membranes can rub together.
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A pericardial friction rub is a very specific sign of acute pericarditis, meaning the presence of this sign invariably indicates presence of disease.
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Rubs & ndash; The pericardial friction rub can be heard in pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart.
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Occasionally, a pleural friction rub may be audible over the affected area of the lung ( mostly in PE with pulmonary component of the second heart sound, and / or raised jugular venous pressure.