Constrictive pericarditis Flashcards

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Define constrictive pericarditis

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Chronic inflammation of the pericardium (outer sac) with thickening and scarring

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what are the causes of constrictive pericarditis?

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  • Idiopathic
  • Infectious (TB, bacterial, viral)
  • Acute pericarditis
  • Cardiac surgery and radiation
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what are the signs and symptoms of constrictive pericarditis?

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Similar to restrictive cardiomyopathy

  • RHF presentation (raised JVP, oedema)
  • Kussmaul’s sign
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what are the investigations for constrictive pericarditis?

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  • CXR: pericardial calcification
  • Echo: increased pericardial thickness – differentiate from restrictive cardiomyopathy
  • Cardiac CT/MRI
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