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Mitral insufficiency after pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis
R E Buckingham1, A P Furnary, M T Weaver
1Anesthesiology Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, Oregon 97201-1034.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Constrictive pericarditis in a young soldier was successfully treated with pericardiectomy, improving cardiac function. Mitral regurgitation temporarily worsened post-surgery but resolved within weeks.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Constrictive pericarditis can significantly impair cardiac function.
- Surgical intervention is often necessary for severe cases.
- Understanding perioperative complications is crucial for patient management.