Question 1

is ascites precox an exclusive symptom of constrictive pericarditis ?

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Yes: The term ascites praecox does refer specifically to ascites (fluid in abdominal cavity) secondary to constrictive pericaritis. It may occur prior to the development of leg edema.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of constrictive pericarditis?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Can range from mild shortness of breathe with exertion to flash pulmonay edema and florid heart failure.

Question 3

is calcific constrictive pericarditis still with us?

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Yes: Well it is rare to start with, hard to diagnose, and probably less common these days since tb, a major cause, is less common.

Question 4

what can help for the treatment of constrictive pericarditis?

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Usually only surgery: Constrictive pericarditis is a condition where the pericardium, the thin layer of tissue enveloping the outside of the heart, becomes thick and inflexible, preventing the heart from expanding outward to fill with blood. Generally the only treatment is complete surgical resection of pericardium. Rarely, if early enough in the process, high dose anti-inflammatory meds can reverse the process.

Question 5

which treatment is given in the case of constrictive pericarditis?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Surgical removal of part or most of the pericardium.

Question 6

what are the differences: constrictive pericarditis and restrictive cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Different cause : Symptoms may be similar but treatment is very different. The pericardium can be opened or removed to relieve constriction but restrictive cardiomyopathy does not lend itself to a quick surgical treatment.A number of medications may ameliorate the symptoms but  it is important to identify and treat the cause.

Question 7

what causes a big liver in constrictive pericarditis?

Accepted Answer

Passive congestion: High right sided pressures caused by the constiction cause blood pressue in the hepatic vein to be high, causing the liver to swell from passive congestion.

Question 8

is constrictive pericarditis always visiible on a heart echo?

Accepted Answer

No: It can be a difficult diagnosis in some cases.

Question 9

what are the causes hepatomegaly in constrictive pericarditis?

Accepted Answer

Venous Pressure: There is increased venous pressure because the venous return is impaired.

Question 10

how do you diagnose constrictive pericarditis?

Accepted Answer

Cath/MRI: Constrictive pericarditis can be suggested by findings on physical exam, chest x-ray and echocardiogram. A cardiac catheterization can provide more conclusive data. A cardiac magnetic resonance image (MRI) is perhaps the gold standard fro measuring the pericardium and diagnosing constrictive pericarditis. A cardiac ct can also be helpful.

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