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Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardium, necessitates diligent nursing management to ensure effective patient care and recovery. The initial step in managing pericarditis is a comprehensive patient medical assessment.The patient reports chest pain aggravated by breathing, coughing, and swallowing, which worsens when lying supine. The pain often improves when sitting up and leaning forward. Additional symptoms may include fever, malaise, and, in severe cases, signs of heart failure.
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  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Constrictive pericarditis is a rare condition causing right-sided heart failure due to pericardial stiffness.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to varied clinical presentations.

Observation:

  • A 31-year-old male presented with abdominal distension and ascites.
  • Initial assessment suggested cirrhosis based on ultrasound findings.

Findings:

  • Echocardiography revealed constrictive pericarditis as the underlying cause.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering constrictive pericarditis in unexplained right-sided heart failure.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for constrictive pericarditis in patients with right-sided heart failure.
  • Diagnostic workup should include echocardiography to rule out pericardial disease.