| Noninvasive imaging techniques of constrictive pericarditis. | |
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PMID: 20828356 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Constrictive pericarditis (CP) is the result of scarring and loss of elasticity of the pericardial sac, resulting in external impedance of cardiac filling. It can occur after virtually any pericardial disease process. Patients typically present with signs and symptoms of right heart failure and/or low cardiac output. An important pathophysiological hallmark of CP is exaggerated ventricular interdependence and impaired diastolic filling. Echocardiography is the initial imaging modality for diagnosis of CP. Unfortunately, no echocardiographic sign or combination of signs is pathognomonic for CP. CT scan and cardiac MRI are other imaging techniques that can provide incremental diagnostic information. CT scan can easily detect pericardial thickening and calcification, while cardiac MRI provides a comprehensive evaluation of the pericardium, myocardium and cardiac physiology. Occasionally, a multimodality approach needs to be considered for the conclusive diagnosis of CP. |
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Authors:
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Ronald Mastouri; Stephen G Sawada; Jo Mahenthiran |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Expert review of cardiovascular therapy Volume: 8 ISSN: 1744-8344 ISO Abbreviation: Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-10 Completed Date: 2010-12-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101182328 Medline TA: Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1335-47 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine of Indiana University Medical Center and the Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indianapolis, IN, USA. |
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Cardiac Imaging Techniques
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methods* Echocardiography Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pericarditis, Constrictive / diagnosis*, physiopathology Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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