Key result
Pericardial calcification was associated with a higher rate of indeterminate disease cause (67% vs 21%, P<0.001) and independently predicted increased perioperative mortality.
Why the study?
Does the presence of pericardial calcification on radiography affect clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients with constrictive pericarditis?
Cohort (n=135)
No
Does the presence of pericardial calcification on radiography affect clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients with constrictive pericarditis?
Absolute Event Rate: 67% vs 21%
p-value: p=<0.001
Pericardial calcification remains a common finding in constrictive pericarditis, often associated with idiopathic disease and chronicity, and independently predicts higher perioperative mortality.
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Pericardial calcification may flag higher perioperative mortality risk in constrictive pericarditis; leaves open whether it should alter etiology evaluation or surgical planning.
Ling et al. (2000) conducted a cohort in Constrictive pericarditis (n=135). Pericardial calcification on chest radiography vs. No pericardial calcification was evaluated on Indeterminate cause of constrictive pericardial disease (p=<0.001). Pericardial calcification was associated with a higher rate of indeterminate disease cause (67% vs 21%, P<0.001) and independently predicted increased perioperative mortality.
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