Constrictive pericarditis

Constrictive pericarditis
Other namesPericarditis - constrictive[1]
Constrictive pericarditis is defined by a fibrotic (thickened) pericardium.
SpecialtyCardiology Edit this on Wikidata
SymptomsFatigue[1]
CausesTuberculosis, Heart surgery[1]
Diagnostic methodCT scan, MRI[1]
TreatmentDiuretic, Antibiotics[1]

Constrictive pericarditis is a condition characterized by a thickened, fibrotic pericardium, limiting the heart's ability to function normally.[1] In many cases, the condition continues to be difficult to diagnose and therefore benefits from a good understanding of the underlying cause.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Contrictive pericarditis". Medline Plus. NIH. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
  2. ^ Schwefer, Markus; Aschenbach, Rene; Heidemann, Jan; Mey, Celia; Lapp, Harald (September 2009). "Constrictive pericarditis, still a diagnostic challenge: comprehensive review of clinical management". European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 36 (3): 502–510. doi:10.1016/j.ejcts.2009.03.004. PMID 19394850.