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Pericarditis mimicking tricuspid valvular disease
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|June 1, 1977
Summary
Rheumatoid disease can cause tricuspid stenosis due to adhesive pericarditis compressing the tricuspid valve. Postmortem findings revealed hemopericardium as the cause.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pathology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Rheumatoid disease is a systemic autoimmune disorder.
- Tricuspid stenosis is a rare condition, often presenting with non-specific symptoms.
- Adhesive pericarditis can lead to cardiac compression.