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What characterizes effusive-constrictive pericarditis?
What characterizes effusive-constrictive pericarditis?
- Decreased filling of the heart
- Symptoms of volume overload only
- Formation of a tamponade-like effect (correct)
- Increased elasticity of the pericardium
Which of the following is a cause of effusive-constrictive pericarditis?
Which of the following is a cause of effusive-constrictive pericarditis?
- Tuberculosis (correct)
- Systemic sclerosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- HIV infection
Why is treatment for effusive-constrictive pericarditis mainly surgical?
Why is treatment for effusive-constrictive pericarditis mainly surgical?
- Medication therapy is ineffective
- It is a reversible condition
- The chronic nature of the condition (correct)
- It requires immediate intervention
What leads to impaired filling in constrictive pericarditis?
What leads to impaired filling in constrictive pericarditis?
Which condition involves both constriction of the visceral pericardium and an effusion?
Which condition involves both constriction of the visceral pericardium and an effusion?
What is the main effect of chronic inflammation in constrictive pericarditis?
What is the main effect of chronic inflammation in constrictive pericarditis?
What is the main consequence of constrictive pericarditis on diastolic filling?
What is the main consequence of constrictive pericarditis on diastolic filling?
What role does the in-elastic pericardium play in constrictive pericarditis?
What role does the in-elastic pericardium play in constrictive pericarditis?
What happens to venous return in constrictive pericarditis when the RV reaches its limit imposed by the pericardium?
What happens to venous return in constrictive pericarditis when the RV reaches its limit imposed by the pericardium?
Why does systemic venous pressure rise in constrictive pericarditis?
Why does systemic venous pressure rise in constrictive pericarditis?
What is the effect of impaired LV filling in constrictive pericarditis on stroke volume and cardiac output?
What is the effect of impaired LV filling in constrictive pericarditis on stroke volume and cardiac output?
Approximately what percentage of patients with acute pericarditis develop constrictive physiology?
Approximately what percentage of patients with acute pericarditis develop constrictive physiology?
What is a potential challenge in diagnosing constrictive pericarditis?
What is a potential challenge in diagnosing constrictive pericarditis?
In developed nations, what are the two most common underlying etiologies of constrictive pericarditis?
In developed nations, what are the two most common underlying etiologies of constrictive pericarditis?
What is a major cause of constrictive pericarditis in developing nations and immunosuppressed patients?
What is a major cause of constrictive pericarditis in developing nations and immunosuppressed patients?
How does constrictive pericarditis affect heart function?
How does constrictive pericarditis affect heart function?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a miscellaneous cause of constrictive pericarditis?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a miscellaneous cause of constrictive pericarditis?
What happens to the pericardium over time in relation to elasticity?
What happens to the pericardium over time in relation to elasticity?
What percentage of patients can expect symptomatic improvement post pericardiectomy?
What percentage of patients can expect symptomatic improvement post pericardiectomy?
What is the range of the five-year survival rate for patients with Chronic Pericardial Diseases?
What is the range of the five-year survival rate for patients with Chronic Pericardial Diseases?
What is the potential operative mortality rate for Chronic Pericardial Diseases?
What is the potential operative mortality rate for Chronic Pericardial Diseases?
What factors contribute to a less favorable long-term survival after pericardiectomy?
What factors contribute to a less favorable long-term survival after pericardiectomy?
Which factor plays a role in determining the long-term survival after pericardiectomy?
Which factor plays a role in determining the long-term survival after pericardiectomy?
What percentage of patients showed complete normalization of cardiac hemodynamics post pericardiectomy?
What percentage of patients showed complete normalization of cardiac hemodynamics post pericardiectomy?
What is the most common presenting symptom of chronic pericardial diseases?
What is the most common presenting symptom of chronic pericardial diseases?
Which of the following is a common cardiovascular finding in chronic pericardial diseases?
Which of the following is a common cardiovascular finding in chronic pericardial diseases?
What is a nonspecific cardiovascular finding in chronic pericardial diseases?
What is a nonspecific cardiovascular finding in chronic pericardial diseases?
Which clinical presentation symptom is associated with paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea in chronic pericardial diseases?
Which clinical presentation symptom is associated with paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea in chronic pericardial diseases?
What is a less frequent finding in chronic pericardial diseases compared to cardiac tamponade?
What is a less frequent finding in chronic pericardial diseases compared to cardiac tamponade?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical examination finding in chronic pericardial diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical examination finding in chronic pericardial diseases?
