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Lessons From a Complex Case of Calcific Constrictive Pericarditis: A Case Report. [PDF]

open access: yesCase Rep Cardiol
Despite advances in imaging and diagnostics, calcific constrictive pericarditis (CCP) remains a rare and challenging entity, often masquerading as other cardiopulmonary conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis. We present a 70‐year‐old male with a history of heart failure, atrial fibrillation (AF), cirrhosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Kasula V   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Analysis of Risk Factors of Early Mortality After Pericardiectomy For Constrictive Pericarditis.

open access: yesHeart Surgery Forum, 2022
BACKGROUND We aimed to investigate risk factors of early mortality following pericardiectomy. METHODS This was a retrospective study of patients undergoing pericardiectomy between January 1994 and May 2021 at The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang ...
Jing-bin Huang   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Indications, timing and techniques of radical pericardiectomy via modified left anterolateral thoracotomy (ukc's modification) and total pericardiectomy via median sternotomy (holman and willett) without cardiopulmonary bypass

open access: yesJournal of the Practice of Cardiovascular Sciences, 2016
Background: Patients with constrictive pericarditis can be treated by pericardiectomy by either left anterolateral thoracotomy or median sternotomy. The terms “radical,” “total,” “extensive,” “complete,” “subtotal,” “adequate,” “near-total,” and partial ...
Ujjwal Kumar Chowdhury   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Intraoperative Fluid Management on Postoperative Outcomes After Pericardiectomy

open access: yesFrontiers in Surgery, 2021
Background: The effects of intraoperative fluid management on the patients with constrictive pericarditis undergoing pericardiectomy remain unclear. This study explored the relationship between intraoperative fluid management and postoperative outcomes ...
Likui Fang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of prednisolone on inflammatory markers in pericardial tuberculosis: A pilot study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Pericardial disorders are a common cause of heart disease, and the most common cause of pericarditis in developing countries is tuberculous (TB) pericarditis.
Lai, RP   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Incomplete Pericardial Dissection, Fluid Overload, Delayed Diagnosis And Treatment, And Tuberculosis Pericarditis Are Associated With Low Cardiac Output Syndrome Following Pericardiectomy.

open access: yesHeart Surgery Forum, 2022
BACKGROUND We aimed to investigate risk factors of LCOS following pericardiectomy. METHODS This was a retrospective study of patients undergoing pericardiectomy at three hospitals between January 1994 and May 2021.
Jing-bin Huang   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Importance of Early Pericardiectomy in Mulibrey Nanism Syndrome, a Case Report

open access: yesJournal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports, 2022
Mulibrey (Muscle-Liver-Brain-Eye) Nanism syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder with multiorgan involvement. Constrictive pericarditis and diastolic dysfunction are the most common causes of mortality. We present a case of a patient with Mulibrey
A. Cordova Sanchez   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Echocardiographic parameters in clinical responders to surgical pericardiectomy – A single center experience with chronic constrictive pericarditis

open access: yesIndian Heart Journal, 2016
Background: Chronic constrictive pericarditis (CCP) is the end result of chronic inflammation of the pericardium. Developing countries continue to face a significant burden of CCP secondary to tuberculous pericarditis.
Devendra V. Patil   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pathological Findings of Canine Idiopathic Pericarditis and Pericardial Mesotheliomas: Correlation with Clinical and Survival Data

open access: yesVeterinary Sciences, 2021
Idiopathic pericarditis (IP) and pericardial mesothelioma (PM) are causes of pericardial effusion in dogs. Pericardiectomy can be a definitive treatment in the case of idiopathic pericardial effusion or a short-term intervention for mesothelioma. The aim
Michela Levi   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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