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Diagnostic procedure for localized constrictive pericarditis leading to bilateral pleural effusion: two case reports

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 11, Issue 3, Page 1785-1789, June 2024.
Abstract Constrictive pericarditis is a rare disease. Localized constrictive pericarditis leading to bilateral pleural effusion is more difficult to recognize, and the diagnostic procedure can be ambiguous. Here, we report two patients diagnosed with localized constrictive pericarditis who presented with bilateral pleural effusion.
Shaowei Liu, Zhi Li, Naijian Li, Weifeng Wei, Xinyin Liang, Jinlin Wang   +5 more
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Quantification of echodensities in tuberculous pericardial effusion using fractal geometry: a proof of concept study

Cardiovascular Ultrasound, 2012
Background The purpose of this study was to quantify the heterogeneous distribution of echodensities in the pericardial fluid of patients with tuberculous pericarditis using echocardiography and fractal analysis, and to determine whether there were ...
Ntsekhe Mpiko, Mayosi Bongani M, Gumbo Tawanda   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A curious case of pulmonary hypertension in a child

The Egyptian Heart Journal, 2022
Background Pulmonary hypertension in young children can be due to a myriad of conditions. Few aetiologies of pulmonary hypertension are potentially reversible. An extensive workup for the cause of pulmonary hypertension is a must before attributing it to
A. Shaheer Ahmed, Gaurav Kumar Divani, Shivank Gupta   +2 more
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Diagnosing adult and pediatric extrapulmonary tuberculosis by MPT64 antigen detection with immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry using reproduced polyclonal antibodies

The Journal of Pathology: Clinical Research, Volume 10, Issue 3, May 2024.
Abstract Diagnosing extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is challenging. Immunohistochemistry or immunocytochemistry has been used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) by detection of MPT64 antigen from various extrapulmonary specimens and has shown good diagnostic performance in our previous studies.
Ole Magnus Bjørgaas Helle, Mala Kanthali, Sheeba Ishtiaq, Atiqa Ambreen, Manju Raj Purohit, Tehmina Mustafa   +5 more
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Extrapulmonary tuberculosis presenting as hemorrhagic pleuro‐pericardial effusions with pericardial mass

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 12, Issue 4, April 2024.
Key Clinical Message Tuberculosis (TB) pericarditis, while uncommon, should be considered in patients with pericardial masses and effusion. Timely recognition and treatment with anti‐TB medications are crucial for a successful outcome. Abstract TB pericarditis presenting as a pericardial mass is an unusual and rare manifestation of this disease.
Mohammad S. Abdelghani, Ammar Chapra, Bara Al‐Qudah, Ahmed Bishawi, Ahmed Shebani, Ibrahim Obeidat, Mhd Baraa Habib   +6 more
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A Mysterious Effusion: Tuberculous Pericarditis [PDF]

The Journal of Pediatrics, 2016
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Nan-Chang Chiu, Shye-Jao Wu, Ming-Ren Chen, Chun-Chih Peng, Lung Chang, Hsin Chi, Chien-Yu Lin   +6 more
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Tuberculous cardiac tamponade presenting as severe hypoxic hepatitis [PDF]

Journal of Health and Social Sciences, 2016
A 57-year-old man was referred to the Emergency Department with epigastric and respiratory dependent pain for six days. The physical examination showed mild jaundice, painful liver and muffled heart sounds.
Valdes Roberto Bollela, Fernanda Guioti Puga, Rodrigo Carvalho Santana   +2 more
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Assessing the hazard of death, cardiac tamponade, and pericardial constriction among HIV and tuberculosis pericarditis patients using the extended Cox‐hazard model: Intervention study

Health Science Reports, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2024.
Abstract Background and Aims Tuberculous (TB) pericarditis (TBP), a TB of the heart, is linked to significant morbidity and mortality rates. Administering glucocorticoid therapy to individuals with TBP might enhance overall results and lower the likelihood of fatality.
Abdul‐Karim Iddrisu, Dominic Otoo, Afa Kwasi, Freedom Gumedze   +3 more
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Management of Massive Pericardial Effusion

Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2013
Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of subxiphoid pericardial drainage and pericardiectomy through left anterior thoracotomy for management of massive pericardial effusion.
Somchai Waikittipong
doaj  

Hemodynamic Alterations in Cardiac Function Among Patients With Stroke and SARS‐CoV‐2 Infection: A Retrospective Cohort Study

International Journal of Clinical Practice, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.
Objective: Cardiovascular complications associated with COVID‐19 are being increasingly recognized. They include potential long‐term effects on the heart, although how these complications manifest in patients with stroke who are already vulnerable to cardiovascular issues is lacking.
Mingchao Zhou, Fubing Zha, Liuyang Zhao, Dongxia Li, Jiao Luo, Yao Wang, Fang Liu, Jing Zhou, Zeyu Zhang, Yucong Zou, Feng Xiong, Dianrui Hou, Fei Li, Mingjun He, Yongjie Zhu, Yulong Wang, Lei Jiang   +16 more
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