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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Constrictive pericarditis
  1. Constrictive pericarditis is a process where the sac-like covering of the heart (the pericardium) becomes thickened and ... Most of the time, constrictive pericarditis occurs due to things that ... the heart, such as: Heart surgery Radiation therapy to the ...
  2. Constrictive pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like covering of the heart. ... the heart, resulting in symptoms of heart failure. Constrictive pericarditis may be life threatening if untreated.
  3. ... of pericarditis are: Cardiac tamponade Congestive heart failure Constrictive pericarditis
  4. ... when the problem is severe. This is called constrictive pericarditis . It can cause long-term problems similar to ...
  5. ... protein tests Restrictive cardiomyopathy may appear similar to constrictive pericarditis . Cardiac catheterization may help confirm the diagnosis. Rarely, ...
  6. ... leaves the heart) Blood clots in the SVC Constrictive pericarditis (tightening of the thin lining of the heart) ...