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An Armored Heart

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We report a case of an overtly symptomatic patient with delayed diagnosis of massive (>25-mm thickness), circular, constrictive pericarditis. Our patient underwent a successful surgical pericardiectomy-a high-risk procedure-revealing an armored heart, with an impressive clinical improvement. Diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis is challenging and requires high clinical suspicion.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102412

Authors: Belkis Malkots, Dimos Karangelis, Theodoros Karamitsos, George Chalikias, Dimitrios Tziakas

Institutions: Democritus University of Thrace, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital

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: $850