Title: Recurrent syncope on effort due to concealed constrictive pericarditis
Abstract:A 69-year-old male patient was admitted for two syncopal episodes on effort associated with dyspnoea and jugular constrain. Clinically, he was found to have mild bilateral pleural effusion, jugular ve...A 69-year-old male patient was admitted for two syncopal episodes on effort associated with dyspnoea and jugular constrain. Clinically, he was found to have mild bilateral pleural effusion, jugular vein distension, and marked peripheral oedema. Echocardiographic examination showed a leftward interventricular septum during peak inspiration owing to the increasing right ventricle pressure ( Figure 1A ) and a dilation (27 mm) and absent collapse of the inferior …Read More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-06-19
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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