| Constrictive pericarditis. | |
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PMID: 2249219 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Constrictive pericarditis is a complex disorder characterized by abnormal thickening of the pericardium that leads to pathologic changes in cardiac hemodynamic data. The disorder can be suspected by history and physical findings. Data from echocardiography, CT, and MRI offer diagnostic information. The diagnosis cannot generally be established with certainty by noninvasive methods. Additional information from cardiac catheterization may help confirm the diagnosis. Together, these diagnostic modalities aid in the assessment of disease and help to differentiate it from related conditions such as restriction, cardiac tamponade, and right ventricular infarction. Treatment is largely surgical, and new techniques and approaches have made it relatively safe. Early diagnosis and pericardiectomy may lead to cure in most patients. |
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Authors:
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G M Brockington; J Zebede; N G Pandian |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cardiology clinics Volume: 8 ISSN: 0733-8651 ISO Abbreviation: Cardiol Clin Publication Date: 1990 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-01-15 Completed Date: 1991-01-15 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8300331 Medline TA: Cardiol Clin Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 645-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts. |
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Heart Catheterization Humans Pericarditis, Constrictive* / diagnosis, etiology, physiopathology |
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