]> 2026-07-31T08:08:25+00:00 WBR0023 0 en Pericardiocentesis Pericardial resection '''Correct:''' Pericardial resection is necessary for the treatment of constrictive pericarditis. However, diuretics should be administered first to acutely relieve the symptoms of heart failure. Because diuretic therapy was not an option in this question, pericardial resection is the next best answer. Beta blockers Antituberculous therapy '''Incorrect:''' While antitubercular therapy is indicated for the treatment of constrictive pericarditis secondary to tuberculosis, pericardial resection should be performed first. Glucocorticoids Emergency Room Raviteja Reddy Guddeti MBBS, Aarti Narayan MBBS (Edited by Will GIbson) A 65 yr old male with a past medical history of tuberculosis presents to the clinic concerned about progressive shortness of breath for the past few months. He also complains of weakness, fatigue, and weight gain during this period. Physical examination shows increased abdominal girth, bilateral pedal edema, hepatomegaly and an increase in jugular venous pressure on deep inspiration. Cardiac auscultation reveals an extra diastolic heart sound. Chest X-ray demonstrates calcification in the precordial area and EKG shows diffuse low voltage QRS complexes with flattened T waves. What is the most appropriate initial therapy for this patient? B Infectious Disease Cardiovascular no-display 2020-10-27T23:05:33Z 2459150.4621875 WBR0023