Pericardial calcification

Česká verzia

Authors: J. Veselka
Authors place of work: Kardiologická klinika 2. LF UK a FN v Motole, Praha
Published in the journal: Kardiol Rev Int Med 2011, 13(4): 233-235

Summary

The presence of pericardial calcification may suggest the beginning of constrictive pericarditis. This article summarises current basic findings in the diagnostics of pericardial calcification and its haemodynamic consequences, which may play a key role in the care of cardiology patients.

Keywords:
constrictive pericarditis – pericardial calcification – heart failure

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