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Rheumatoid constrictive pericarditis.
British journal of rheumatology, 1997 A 73-yr-old woman with a 4 yr history of rheumatoid arthritis presented with the clinical features of congestive cardiac failure. She had a good early response to standard therapy although she subsequently developed recurrent biventricular failure. The preservation of good ventricular function on echocardiography in the face of clinical evidence of ...
McRorie, E +3 more
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Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2013 The usage of Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) since 1980s is becoming more popular these days. The rate of both, endocarditis and constrictive pericarditis are low but it still needs attention. We are reporting a rare case of ICD endocarditis as a
Mohsen Mir Mohammad Sadeghi +5 more
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A Review of the Surgical Treatment for Constrictive Pericarditis [PDF]
ARYA Atherosclerosis, 2023 Chronic constrictive pericarditis results in the signs and symptoms of heart failure due to the chronic compression of the myocardium. When the pericardium becomes thickened and fibrosed, surgery is the sole curative management strategy. Surgery leads to
Imran Khan
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Constrictive pericarditis caused by viral myocarditis in children: a brief report
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2022 Background Constrictive pericarditis is more common in adults and has a low incidence in children. Here is a case of coxsackie virus induced myocarditis in children, resulting in constrictive pericarditis.
Haiyan Lei +3 more
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Armored heart as an image of constrictive pericarditis - a review of the literature
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023 Introduction: Pericarditis is diagnosed among 5% patients hospitalized due to chest pain. It is included in pericardial syndromes together with constrictive pericarditis, pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade.
Wojciech Wokurka +9 more
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Constrictive Pericarditis Presenting as Isolated Ascites
Radiology Case Reports, 2022 Constrictive pericarditis is a rare cause of right-sided heart failure secondary to a stiff, non-compliant pericardium. Clinical presentation can vary considerably and requires a high suspicion for diagnosis. A 31-year-old male presented to the emergency
Ammar A. Hasnie, MD +3 more
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JACC: Case Reports, 2020 A 72-year-old man on rivaroxaban developed effusive constrictive pericarditis secondary to hemopericardium. His condition improved with anti-inflammatory therapy supporting a diagnosis of transient constrictive pericarditis.
Vardhmaan Jain, MD +6 more
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Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis in a low-income-setting: Challenges and Outcome of Surgery
Ibom Medical Journal, 2022 Background: In a low-income setting like ours, chronic constrictive pericarditis is not uncommon. Affected patients present late for surgical management owing to poverty and ignorance. These two factors adversely affect the outcome of surgery. Objective:
Nwafor IA, Nwafor MN, Eze AC
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Case report: Epstein–Barr virus and constrictive pericarditis—An unusual combination
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2023 Constrictive pericarditis is a chronic inflammatory process that can lead to heart failure if not diagnosed and treated correctly. Although Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)–related pericarditis is a very rare condition, it should still be considered for a ...
Mario Panebianco +8 more
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Total Robotic Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis
, 2023 Constrictive pericarditis results from chronic fibrous thickening, and occasionally calcified adherence of the pericardium. The inelastic constriction of the pericardium impairs ventricular filling, resulting in increased filling pressures and decreased ...
Jett, G. Kimble (5419655) +4 more
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