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Pericardial Effusion [PDF]

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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Diagnostic Utility of Cyfra 21-1 and Cea Assays in Pericardial Fluid for the Recognition of Neoplastic Pericarditis

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, W. Tomkowski, A. Fijalkowska, W. Kupis, A. Cieślik, U. Demkow, R. Langfort, A. Wiechecka, T. Orlowski, A. Torbicki   +9 more
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Reduction of pericardial effusion in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients with KRAS, TP53, and MET mutation treated with nivolumab

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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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, Ovidiu Gabriel Bratu, Nicolae Bacalbasa, Camelia Cristina Diaconu   +3 more
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Pericardial-Peritoneal Window as an Alternative Treatment for Large and Recurrent Pericardial Effusion Post-Pericardiotomy

, 2021
Introduction: The presence of mild to moderate pericardial effusion after cardiac surgery is common and oral medical therapy is usually able to treat it. Larger effusions are less frequent and surgical intervention is usually necessary.
Luis Alberto Oliveira Dallan (12682768), Luiz Augusto Ferreira Lisboa (6299678), Omar Vilca Mejía (12682771), Fabio B. Jatene (4701856), Luis Roberto Palma Dallan (12682765), Luis Augusto Palma Dallan (12682774)   +5 more
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First‐Line Osimertinib in Patients with EGFR‐Mutant Advanced Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer: Outcome and Safety in the Real World: FLOWER Study

The Oncologist, EarlyView., 2021
Abstract Lessons Learned Osimertinib has confirmed effectiveness in this real‐world population of patients with EGFR‐mutant advanced non‐small cell lung cancer. Thromboembolic events occur more frequently than previously reported, suggesting a thrombotic diathesis that requires further investigation. Patients with at least three metastatic sites, brain
Martina Lorenzi, Alessandra Ferro, Fabiana Cecere, Daniela Scattolin, Alessandro Del Conte, Alessandro Follador, Sara Pilotto, Valentina Polo, Mariacarmela Santarpia, Rita Chiari, Alberto Pavan, Alessandro Dal Maso, Valentina Da Ros, Giada Targato, Sabrina Vari, Stefano Indraccolo, Fiorella Calabrese, Stefano Frega, Laura Bonanno, Pier Franco Conte, Valentina Guarneri, Giulia Pasello   +21 more
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Presumed hydrochlorothiazide-associated immunologic-hypersensitivity-induced pericardial effusion

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2013
A 50-year-old Caucasian female presented for a second opinion regarding a newly diagnosed pericardial effusion. Seven months previously, hydrochlorothiazide was introduced into her pharmacologic regimen to aid in the management of her hypertension.
Michael J Chaskes, Mark B Chaskes
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Pericardial Involvement in Severe COVID-19 Patients

Medicina, 2022
Background and Objectives: SARS-CoV-2 has an extensive tissue tropism due to its ability to attach to the surfaces of cells through different receptors, leading to systemic complications.
Mihai Lazar, Ecaterina Constanta Barbu, Cristina Emilia Chitu, Ana-Maria-Jennifer Anghel, Cristian-Mihail Niculae, Eliza-Daniela Manea, Anca-Cristina Damalan, Adela-Abigaela Bel, Raluca-Elena Patrascu, Adriana Hristea, Daniela Adriana Ion   +10 more
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Pericardial effusion and outcome in children at a Tertiary Hospital in North-Western Nigeria: A 2-year retrospective review

Research in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2019
Background: Pericardial effusion may culminate in cardiac tamponade which could be fatal. This study aims to describe the prevalence of cardiac tamponade, with the etiology, and outcome of childhood pericardial effusion at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital ...
Igoche David Peter, Mustafa Ohikhena Asani, Ibrahim Aliyu   +2 more
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Pericardial effusion under nivolumab: case-reports and review of the literature

Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, 2019
Background Nivolumab, a programmed death-1 (PD-1) inhibitor, is an immune checkpoint inhibitor particularly used in the treatment of malignant melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer and renal cell carcinoma. Immune-related adverse events are frequent under
Saade Anastasia, Mansuet-Lupo Audrey, Arrondeau Jennifer, Thibault Constance, Mirabel Mariana, Goldwasser François, Oudard Stéphane, Weiss Laurence   +7 more
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