Q. What is Constrictive pericarditis?
Constrictive pericarditis is the sequelae of chronic fibrosis and thickening of the pericardium as a result of chronic inflammation.
Etiology
The etiology of constrictive pericarditis is similar to acute pericarditis with effusion.
Table : Causes of Constrictive Pericarditis
1) Tuberculous pericarditis.
2) Pyogenic pericarditis.
3) Viral pericarditis.
4) Fungal pericarditis.
5) Trauma.
6) Radiation.
7) Immunologic disorder.
• Systemic Lupus erythmatosis.
• Rheumatoid disease.
8) Idiopathic.