The differentiation of restrictive cardiomyopathy from constrictive pericarditis.
Cardiol Clin
; 8(4): 663-71, 1990 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-2249220
ABSTRACT
The differentiation of restrictive cardiomyopathy from pericardial constriction remains a difficult clinical problem. Although the historical, noninvasive, and hemodynamic and angiographic features discussed here provide poor discriminating value when considered individually, a combination of clues may suggest one diagnosis or the other. Endomyocardial biopsy affords the greatest hope of avoiding unnecessary surgical exploration. Thoracotomy continues, however, to be the gold standard by which to make the distinction, carrying with it significant risk in patients with underlying restrictive cardiomyopathy.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pericardite Constritiva
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Cardiomiopatia Restritiva
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cardiol Clin
Ano de publicação:
1990
Tipo de documento:
Article