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A few case series since 1987 have mentioned transient constrictive pericarditis that appears to be associated with pericardial inflammation. The use of [[cardiac]] [[MRI]] has made it possible to identify [[pericardial]] [[inflammation]] with the use of late [[gadolinium]] enhancement. This particular type of constrictive pericarditis can be treated with anti-[[inflammatory]] [[therapy]] and prevent its progression to irreversible disease requiring [[pericardiectomy]] | A few case series since 1987 have mentioned transient constrictive pericarditis that appears to be associated with pericardial inflammation. The use of [[cardiac]] [[MRI]] has made it possible to identify [[pericardial]] [[inflammation]] with the use of late [[gadolinium]] enhancement. This particular type of constrictive pericarditis can be treated with anti-[[inflammatory]] [[therapy]] and prevent its progression to irreversible disease requiring [[pericardiectomy]] | ||
Transient pericarditis can be treated medically by: | Transient pericarditis can be treated medically by: | ||
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* Heart failure management | * Heart failure management | ||
* Chemotherapy | * Chemotherapy | ||
If medical therapy fails, transient pericarditis can be treated by pericardiectomy | |||
Chronic constrictive pericarditis: | Chronic constrictive pericarditis: |
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Overview
Pericardial constriction is a progressive disease without spontaneous reversal of the pericardial thickening. Some patients can be medically managed for several years. Edema can be controlled with diuretics and slowing of the heart rate can maximize the diastolic filling time. Most patients eventually develop significant debility from impaired cardiac output and elevated right and left sided filling pressures.
Medical Therapy
A few case series since 1987 have mentioned transient constrictive pericarditis that appears to be associated with pericardial inflammation. The use of cardiac MRI has made it possible to identify pericardial inflammation with the use of late gadolinium enhancement. This particular type of constrictive pericarditis can be treated with anti-inflammatory therapy and prevent its progression to irreversible disease requiring pericardiectomy
Transient pericarditis can be treated medically by:
- NSAIDS
- Steroids
- Heart failure management
- Chemotherapy
If medical therapy fails, transient pericarditis can be treated by pericardiectomy
Chronic constrictive pericarditis:
- Complete pericardiectomy
- Pericardiectomy is associated with 5-10% peri-operative mortality