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Constrictive pericarditis in childhood [PDF]
Five children with constrictive pericarditis are described. All underwent surgery to release the restricted heart, and two died. Tuberculosis still plays a major role in the aetiology of this disease; it was proven in one patient and suspected in two others. No other aetiological factors were identified. Clinically, constrictive pericarditis does not
A, Simcha, J F, Taylor
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A Randomized, Placebo‐Controlled Trial of Hydroxychloroquine in Incomplete Lupus
Objective Patients with features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who do not fulfill classification criteria can be designated as incomplete lupus erythematosus (ILE). This condition includes individuals with a high risk of progression to SLE. Treatment of ILE may reduce symptoms, severity, and incidence of SLE.
Nancy J. Olsen +14 more
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Chronic constrictive pericarditis: a rare cardiac involvement in primary Sjögren’s syndrome
Background Constrictive pericarditis represents a chronic condition and systemic inflammatory diseases are a known, yet uncommon, cause. Pericardial involvement is seldom reported in primary Sjögren’s syndrome, usually occurring in association with ...
Fabiana Duarte +5 more
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Constrictive Pericarditis with Extensive Calcification and Caseous Necrosis [PDF]
Constrictive pericarditis is a disease where loss of pericardial elasticity and restriction of filling of the cardiac chambers occurs. It is most often seen as an associated symptom of heart failure.
Marco Antônio Volpe +5 more
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Abstract Aims The extent of irreversible cardiomyocyte necrosis after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major determinant of residual left ventricular (LV) function and clinical outcome. Cell therapy based on CD34+ cells has emerged as an option to help repair the myocardium and to improve outcomes.
Jerome Roncalli +17 more
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Pericardial mesotheliomas are rare tumors which often present with features of constrictive pericarditis. We present clinical, imaging, histological, and immunohistochemical findings of three cases presenting with chronic constrictive pericarditis.
Monalisa Hui +2 more
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Constrictive pericarditis presenting as chylothorax [PDF]
Chylothorax is a rare clinical condition that can be attributed to a damaged thoracic duct. The condition is suggested by aspiration of milky white fluid from the pleural cavity and is commonly associated with either malignant diseases or trauma (e.g ...
Fatimi, Saulat H. +4 more
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Abstract Background and objectives Initially described as a benign acute cardiomyopathy, Takotsubo syndrome has been linked to elevated mortality rates. Emerging evidence suggests that unresolved myocardial inflammation may contribute to this adverse prognosis.
Loïc Faucher +12 more
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A failing right heart in an eggshell: A case report of idiopathic constrictive pericarditis
key Clinical Message Constrictive Pericarditis is a rare fibrotic conversion of the pericardium that results in non‐specific clinical symptoms such as hepatomegaly, ascites, pleural effusions, and lower extremity edema.
Nivedha Balaji +5 more
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Subacute pericardial abscess after aortic valve replacement: a case report
Background Purulent pericarditis is an infectious disease, frequently caused by gram-positive bacteria, that is rarely observed in healthy individuals, and is often associated with predisposing conditions.
Ilenia Magnani +7 more
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