About: Restrictive pericarditis   Sponge Permalink

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The condition is difficult to diagnose and without further investigation is almost indistinguishable from restrictive cardiomyopathy. However, it does have some distinguishing features on imaging. X-rays and echocardiogram are the usual imaging methods used, but a CT Scan or MRI may also be useful. First line treatment is usually diuretics to reduce inflammation and swelling. However, in extreme cases, surgery to remove the entire pericardium may be used. This is a last resort treatment as the mortality rate is about 6% even in the best circumstances.

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rdfs:label
  • Restrictive pericarditis
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  • The condition is difficult to diagnose and without further investigation is almost indistinguishable from restrictive cardiomyopathy. However, it does have some distinguishing features on imaging. X-rays and echocardiogram are the usual imaging methods used, but a CT Scan or MRI may also be useful. First line treatment is usually diuretics to reduce inflammation and swelling. However, in extreme cases, surgery to remove the entire pericardium may be used. This is a last resort treatment as the mortality rate is about 6% even in the best circumstances.
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mortalityrate
  • High if untreated
symptom
  • Chest pain, low blood pressure, respiratory distress
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Name
  • Restrictive pericarditis
Type
treatment
Cause
  • Usually, an infection, but often occurs after a heart attack
abstract
  • The condition is difficult to diagnose and without further investigation is almost indistinguishable from restrictive cardiomyopathy. However, it does have some distinguishing features on imaging. X-rays and echocardiogram are the usual imaging methods used, but a CT Scan or MRI may also be useful. First line treatment is usually diuretics to reduce inflammation and swelling. However, in extreme cases, surgery to remove the entire pericardium may be used. This is a last resort treatment as the mortality rate is about 6% even in the best circumstances.
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