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Use of magnetic resonance imaging in assessment of constrictive pericarditis: a Moroccan center experience
Amal Lachhab1, Nawal Doghmi1, Abdellah Zouhairi1
1Department of Cardiology B, Maternity Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
Background:
The diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis continues to be a clinical challenge. Magnetic resonance imaging provides excellent visualization of the pericardium. The aim of our study is to clarify the contribution of this non invasive exploration in the diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis in our center.
Methods:
we conducted a prospective study over a period of two years, since 2008, covering a series of patients (n = 11), mean age 44 ± 15 years, in whom constrictive pericarditis was suspected clinically and on transthoracic echocardiography. We studied its characteristics on magnetic resonance imaging.
Results:
Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis showing pericardial thickening in all cases, measuring 8.2 +/- 2.6 mm on average, circumferential in 64%, and localized in 36%. The imaging data, particularly pericardial thickening and its topography, were confirmed by surgical exploration, and results were concordant in all cases.
Conclusion:
Magnetic resonance imaging is a powerful tool to establish constrictive pericarditis diagnosis.
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