| Constrictive pericarditis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Pericarditis - constrictive[1] |
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| Constrictive pericarditis is defined by a fibrotic (thickened) pericardium. | |
| Specialty | Cardiology  |
| Symptoms | Fatigue[1] |
| Causes | Tuberculosis, Heart surgery[1] |
| Diagnostic method | CT scan, MRI[1] |
| Treatment | Diuretic, 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]
- ^ a b c d e f "Contrictive pericarditis". Medline Plus. NIH. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ 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.