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  • Title: The role of surgical exploration in the diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis. A case report.
    Author: Urschel JD, Nakai S, Kubac G.
    Journal: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino); 1990; 31(2):252-3. PubMed ID: 2341486.
    Abstract:
    Both constrictive pericarditis and restrictive cardiomyopathy present as biventricular failure. Although it is rarely necessary, surgical exploration may be required to definitively diagnose constrictive pericarditis. A case illustrating the value of surgical exploration is reported.
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