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Title: Constrictive Pericarditis with Extensive Calcification and Caseous Necrosis. Author: Volpe MA, Paredes JEM, Maron E, Sanchez ISM, Oliveira JAP, Silveira LZD. Journal: Braz J Cardiovasc Surg; 2020 Aug 01; 35(4):580-583. PubMed ID: 32864940. Abstract: Constrictive pericarditis is a disease where loss of pericardial elasticity and restriction of filling of the cardiac chambers occurs. It is most often seen as an associated symptom of heart failure. Pericardiectomy provides effective treatment for patients with symptomatic constrictive pericarditis, although high rates of morbidity and mortality are related to the procedure. We present a case with extensive calcification, massive caseous necrosis and an important impairment of right ventricular function successfully operated in our institution.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]