According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, there are some patterns of syndrome that lead to pericarditis.1. Exogenous evils Invading the lungs2. Stagnation of Phlegm and heat3. Stagnation of Blood Btasis4. Stasis of Phlegm and Fluid 5. Internal Heat Due to Yin DeficiencyOur TCM clinical practice has showed that integration of Chinese medicine and western medicine is a very good choice for this disease. When treating pericarditis, Chinese doctors will take everything into consideration, including the following conditons.1. Inflammatory diseasesRheumatoid arthritisSystemic lupus erythematosus SclerodermaAnkylosing spondylitisInflammatory bowel disease2. Metabolic illnessesKidney failure and uremiaHypothyroidism3. InfectionsVirusesBacteria HIV 4. Metabolic illnessesKidney failure and uremiaHypothyroidism