Pericardial Disease - Constrictive Pericarditis Flashcards
1
Q
Is this rare of common?
A
Rare
2
Q
Pathology?
A
Impaired filling due to heart being encased in a rigid pericardium
Myocardium is normal
3
Q
Symptoms?
A
Fatigue
Dyspnoea
Cough
4
Q
Signs?
A
Oedema Pleural effusion Afib High JVP Hepatomegally Ascities Jaundice Tricuspid-Regurgitation Pericardial knock
5
Q
Investigations and purpose?
A
Echo
Right heart cath
To differentiate it from restrictive cardiomyopathy
6
Q
Treatment?
A
Limited diuretics
Pericardectomy - surgical excision
