Constrictive Pericarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What is constrictive pericarditis?
A
Long term inflammation of the pericardium
2
Q
What happens to the pericardium during constrictive pericarditis?
A
Thickening
Scarring
Muscle tightening
3
Q
WHat are the causes of constrictive pericarditis?
A
TB
Rheumatic fever
4
Q
WHat are the signs of constrictive pericarditis?
A
Venous congestion
Oedema
elevated JVP
5
Q
What are the symptoms of constrictive pericarditis?
A
Dysponea
cough
Pulmonary hypertension
Fatigue
6
Q
What are the investigations used in constrictive pericarditis?
A
CXR ECG Echo CT MRI Catheter
7
Q
What are the treatments of constrictive pericarditis?
A
Resection
