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Constrictive pericarditis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
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
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
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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