Constrictive pericarditis laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Pericardial constriction has been associated with, protein losing enteropathy, nephrotic syndrome, and LFT abnormalities consistent with hepatic congestion and chylous ascites.

Laboratory findings

• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Dilutional anemia if congestive heart failure (CHF) is present.