There is a need to review the multimodality imaging techniques, as well as the emerging role of the newer noninvasive imaging modalities in the field of constrictive pericarditis (CP). Therefore, the ...

The long-term prognosis for patients who have idiopathic pericarditis with associated myocarditis is excellent. 7, 8 The evolution to constrictive pericarditis is rare in idiopathic or viral acute ...

The constrictive pericarditis was assumed to be due to tuberculosis. Pericardiectomy was scheduled, and chemotherapy for tuberculosis begun. On the 14th hospital day, while awaiting surgery ...

These findings may not be present in all patients with constrictive pericarditis, hence, absence of these findings cannot be used to rule out constrictive pericarditis. Early and correct diagnosis ...

Symptoms can happen at any age and may include: In some cases, restrictive cardiomyopathy may be confused with something called constrictive pericarditis. That’s where the layers of the sac that ...

Autoimmune pericarditis may also cause people to have other complications, including cardiac tamponade and constrictive pericarditis, which refers to permanent scarring and thickening of the ...

Pericarditis is inflammation of the outer lining of the heart, also called the pericardium, Dr. Morgan says. When the swollen and irritated layers of the pericardium rub against each other ...

In this case study, suspicions of IgG4-RD were raised in the context of aortic dissection suspected to be caused by constrictive pericarditis, as well as a relatively elevated number of IgG4 cells, ...

In cases of recurrent pericarditis, NSAIDs and colchicine are usually tried first. Steroids may also be given in select cases. As a last resort, or in cases of constrictive pericarditis, a surgical ...

This involves using imaging to guide a thin needle to drain the fluid. If complications like constrictive pericarditis occur, a doctor may need to perform a pericardiectomy. This involves removing ...

1 Clinic Area of Fetal Neonatal and Cardiologic Science, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy 2 Advanced Cardiothoracic Imaging Unit, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, ...