Constrictive pericarditis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Pericardial constriction

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Cardiac Catheterization

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention

Case Studies

Case #1

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