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Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Pericarditis > Pericarditis, Constrictive

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Pericarditis, Constrictive  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Inflammation of the PERICARDIUM that is characterized by the fibrous scarring and adhesion of both serous layers, the VISCERAL PERICARDIUM and the PARIETAL PERICARDIUM leading to the loss of pericardial cavity. The thickened pericardium severely restricts cardiac filling. Clinical signs include FATIGUE, muscle wasting, and WEIGHT LOSS.

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  • Constrictive Pericarditis

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FG5P66PD-Z

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