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Management of pericardial effusion [PDF]
European Heart Journal, 2012 Pericardial effusion is a common finding in clinical practice either as incidental finding or manifestation of a systemic or cardiac disease. The spectrum of pericardial effusions ranges from mild asymptomatic effusions to cardiac tamponade. The aetiology is varied (infectious, neoplastic, autoimmune, metabolic, and drug-related), being tuberculosis ...
Imazio M, Adler Y
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Scientific Reports, 2022 Pericardial effusions requiring pericardiocentesis have multiple causes that vary among geographical regions and health contexts. This procedure can be performed for diagnostic or therapeutic indications.
Juan Hernando del Portillo-Navarrete +6 more
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A case of tuberculous pericardial effusion confirmed by GeneXpert MTB/RIF combined with literature review [PDF]
Zhenduanxue lilun yu shijian, 2023 This paper reported a case of tuberculous pericardial effusion which was confirmed by GeneXpert MTB/RIF (Mycobacterium tuberculosis rpoB gene and mutation detection).
PENG Rong, LI Mu, MA Kuo, GONG Qian
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Journal of International Medical Research, 2020 Nivolumab is an immune checkpoint inhibitor that is used to treat various advanced cancers, including metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Nivolumab treatment has different side effects.
Zhihui Cai, Yuan Yao
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Serum BNP levels are associated with malignant pericardial effusion
International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature, 2019 Introduction: The development of malignant pericardial effusion indicates a poor prognosis and is the leading cause of cardiac tamponade. The objectives of the study were to examine the levels of BNP in traumatic, malignant and non-malignant pericardial ...
Shemy Carasso +9 more
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Diagnosis and management of pericardial effusion
Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences, 2020 Pericardial effusion is a common pathology in clinical practice. The etiology of pericardial effusion is diverse, from infectious diseases, malignancies, autoimmune diseases, chronic renal failure, to drug-related or after an invasive cardiac ...
Maria Manea +3 more
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Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Key Clinical Message Signet‐ring cell gastric carcinomas presenting as pericardial effusion early in diagnosis are rare and associated with high mortality and a poor prognosis.
Tadayuki Hirai +7 more
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Circulation, 1971 Both a pericardial effusion and a failing myocardium can produce the roentgen appearance of a large, smoothly dilated heart which shows little evidence of pulsations. The correct diagnosis is often suggested by the appearance of the hilar vessels which are usually obscured by the cardiac shadow that is enlarged by a pericardial effusion, and not by the
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The International Journal of Biological Markers, 2005 A positive cytology result in pericardial fluid is the gold standard for recognition of malignant pericardial effusion. Unfortunately, in 30–50% of patients with malignant pericardial effusion cytological examination of the pericardial fluid is negative.
M. Szturmowicz +9 more
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Frontiers in Oncology, 2022 Pericardial effusion is a common finding in advanced-stage lung cancer. The presence of malignant cells or drainage of exudate effusion in the pericardial space may cause symptoms of dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, and syncope.
Varsha Chiruvella +4 more
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