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The constrictive consequences of pericardial calcifications

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: A 53-year-old man presented with symptomatic severe pulmonary valve regurgitation. He underwent a diagnostic catheterization. A heavily calcified pericardium and the pressure tracings illustrate typical features of constrictive pericarditis physiology, including the "square root sign." This condition is important to recognize given the progressive nature and poor prognosis if untreated.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3116

Authors: Anastasia D. Egorova, Martin J. Schalij, Philippine Kiès

Institution: Leiden University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100