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Transient pericardial constriction: A not so rare entity.

Anna Baritussio¹, Andrea Silvio Giordani¹, Sabino Iliceto¹

¹Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University Hospital Padua, Padua, Italy.

International Journal of Cardiology

|July 31, 2023

Summary

Transient pericardial constriction, a rare cause of heart failure, may resolve with early treatment. Recognizing this condition is crucial to prevent irreversible constrictive pericarditis.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Internal Medicine

Background:

Constrictive pericarditis is a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
It presents with insidious onset, diagnostic challenges, and poor prognosis, even after surgery.
Advanced stages often lead to irreversible conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe two cases of transient pericardial constriction.
To review the literature on this rare condition.
To highlight the importance of early recognition and treatment.

Main Methods:

Case report of two patients with transient pericardial constriction.
Literature review on transient pericardial constriction.

Main Results:

Two cases of well-documented transient pericardial constriction were observed.
Transient pericardial constriction may resolve with specific treatment.
Untreated transient pericardial constriction can progress to irreversible constrictive pericarditis.

Conclusions:

Transient pericardial constriction is a rare but potentially reversible condition.
Early diagnosis and treatment are vital to prevent progression to chronic constrictive pericarditis.
Recognition of this entity is critical for improved patient outcomes.