Why the study?
Does pericardiectomy improve hemodynamics and survival in patients with constrictive pericarditis?
Population
Patients with constrictive pericarditis
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May guide risk stratification for pericardiectomy; leaves open need for prospective trials versus medical therapy.
Does pericardiectomy improve hemodynamics and survival in patients with constrictive pericarditis?
Pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis provides immediate hemodynamic benefits with low mortality, though long-term outcomes are worse in patients with prior radiation or baseline organ dysfunction.
Avgerinos et al. (2014) studied this question.
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