Very few: Assuming that you're talking about restrictive instead of constrictive pericarditis, the problem is usually deposition of material into the heart itself. Since this material cannot usually be removed, the treatment is often aimed at the symptoms unless the heart itself is replaced with transplant.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Restrictive cardiomy: Generally surgical remove pericardium from around heart.
Answered 11/22/2012
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