The management of tuberculous pericardial effusion : experience in 233 consecutive patients [PDF]
The original publication is available at http://www.cvja.co.za/Aim: We report on the 30-day and one-year outcome of consecutive effusive pericarditis patients, including those with tuberculous pericarditis, over a six-year-period. Methods and Results:
Reuter, Helmuth +3 more
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Background: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is a significant health problem which can lead to severe morbidity and mortality. In clinical practice, EPTB can have a variety of nonspecific clinical manifestations and can be concurrent with other types of EPTB.
Jiajia Yu +61 more
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Tuberculous pericardial abscess with impending pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade [PDF]
The case of a 59 year male with acute tuberculous pericardial abscess who presented with cough, dyspnoea, haemoptysis, signs of Tamponade and a large Pleural Effusion is reported.
Faheem-ul-Haq, +4 more
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Recommendations for the diagnosis of pediatric tuberculosis [PDF]
Tuberculosis (TB) is still the world's second most frequent cause of death due to infectious diseases after HIV infection, and this has aroused greater interest in identifying and managing exposed subjects, whether they are simply infected or have ...
A Catanzaro +142 more
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Unraveling Heart Inflammation: Recurrent Myopericarditis Caused by Coxsackie A Virus—A Case Report
ABSTRACT Acute recurrent myopericarditis, characterized by the occurrence of a new myopericarditis event following a symptom‐free interval of 4–6 weeks, is relatively rare lacking definitive guidelines for management. Understanding its prevalence, causes, and optimal management is challenging due to limited data and insufficient guidelines.
Maisha Maliha +8 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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Recurrent pericarditis in older adults: Clinical and laboratory features and outcome
Abstract Background Current guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pericarditis refer to the general adult population. Few and fragmentary data regarding recurrent pericarditis in older adults exist. Objective of the Study Given the absence of specific data in scientific literature, we hypothesized that there might be clinical, laboratory and ...
Emanuele Bizzi +21 more
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Constrictive Pericarditis Presenting as Bilateral Pleural Effusion: A Report of Two Cases [PDF]
Constrictive pericarditis is a rare presentation. We need a very high index of clinical suspicion to diagnose the disease. It most commonly presents secondary to tuberculosis (TB) in the developing world and post-radiation therapy in the developed world.
Gangwani, Manesh Kumar +3 more
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Dual Challenge: Tuberculous Pericarditis Leading to Acute Constrictive Pericarditis
Abstract Constrictive pericarditis presents as a rare condition characterized by the loss of pericardial distensibility due to an inflammatory process. Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of constrictive pericarditis in low-income countries and in immunocompromised patients, particularly those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Krowicki,Jéssica S. +5 more
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Tuberculous Constrictive Pericarditis: A Classical Case and Review [PDF]
Sudipta Mondal +2 more
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