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Constriction is a progressive disease without spontaneous reversal of thickening or hemodynamic changes. Some patients can be medically managed for several years. [[Edema]] can be controlled with diuretics and slowing heart rate can maximize diastolic filling. | |||
Most patients develop significant debility from impaired [[cardiac output]] and elevated right and left sided filling pressures. Treatment is complete excision of the pericardium. This operation is associated with 12% mortality. | |||
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Revision as of 20:42, 29 June 2011
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Constriction is a progressive disease without spontaneous reversal of thickening or hemodynamic changes. Some patients can be medically managed for several years. Edema can be controlled with diuretics and slowing heart rate can maximize diastolic filling.
Most patients develop significant debility from impaired cardiac output and elevated right and left sided filling pressures. Treatment is complete excision of the pericardium. This operation is associated with 12% mortality.