Constrictive Pericarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What can cause Constrictive Pericarditis? (7)
A
TB
Idiopathic
Radiation
Autoimmune
Surgery
Renal Failure
Sarcoid
2
Q
Common signs of constrictive pericarditis? (4)
A
Right Heart Failure
Prominent X and Y Descent JVP
Pericardial Knock (Loud S3)
Kussmaul Sign
3
Q
How to diagnose Constrictive Pericarditis?
A
Pericardial Calcification on X-Ray
4
Q
How to treat constrictive pericarditis? (2)
A
Diuretics
Pericardectomy