Constrictive pericarditis risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Huda A. Karman, M.D.

Overview

Constrictive pericarditis (CP) is rare and is usually developed as a complication of acute pericarditis. Although there are no established risk factors for constrictive pericarditis, prospective studies have shown an increased risk after long-term follow-up of acute pericarditis.

Risk Factors

Constrictive pericarditis (CP) is rare and is usually developed as a complication of acute pericarditis. Although there are no established risk factors for constrictive pericarditis, prospective studies have shown an increased risk after long-term follow-up of acute pericarditis. Acute pericarditis can be developed due to the following:

Idiopathic
Viral
Connective tissue disease
Pericardial injury syndromes
Neoplastic pericarditis
Tuberculosis pericarditis.
Purulent pericarditis
All these factors or etiologies can result in the development of constrictive pericarditis eventually^[1]

References

↑ Imazio M, Brucato A, Maestroni S, Cumetti D, Belli R, Trinchero R; et al. (2011). “Risk of constrictive pericarditis after acute pericarditis”. Circulation. 124 (11): 1270–5. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.111.018580. PMID 21844077.

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[pmid21844077-1] Imazio M, Brucato A, Maestroni S, Cumetti D, Belli R, Trinchero R; et al. (2011). “Risk of constrictive pericarditis after acute pericarditis”. Circulation. 124 (11): 1270–5. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.111.018580. PMID 21844077.

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