• Constrictive pericarditis : case report and review

    Johnen J. , Radermecker M.A. , Defraigne J-O.
    Rev Med Liege 2012, 67(3),107-112

    Abstract : Constrictive pericarditis (CP) is a common disease with difficult diagnosis. We report a well-documented case of CP with extended pericardial calcification treated by total pericardiectomy. A brief review of symptoms and signs of CP is presented, as well as additional examination allowing the diagnosis to be confirmed. The differential diagnosis with restictive cardiomyopathy is also discussed.

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