Constrictive Pericarditis: A Challenging Diagnosis in Paediatrics
Joint Authors
Faustino, Mariana
Carmo Mendes, Inês
Anjos, Rui
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Constrictive pericarditis is an uncommon disease in children, usually difficult to diagnose.
We present the case of a 14-year-old boy with a previous history of tuberculosis and right heart failure, in whom constrictive pericarditis was diagnosed.
The case highlights the need to integrate all information, including clinical data, noninvasive cardiac imaging, and even invasive hemodynamic evaluation when required, in order to establish the correct diagnosis and proceed to surgical treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Faustino, Mariana& Carmo Mendes, Inês& Anjos, Rui. 2015. Constrictive Pericarditis: A Challenging Diagnosis in Paediatrics. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058111
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Faustino, Mariana…[et al.]. Constrictive Pericarditis: A Challenging Diagnosis in Paediatrics. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058111
American Medical Association (AMA)
Faustino, Mariana& Carmo Mendes, Inês& Anjos, Rui. Constrictive Pericarditis: A Challenging Diagnosis in Paediatrics. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058111
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058111