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01-12-2015 | Meeting abstract
Natural History of Echocardiographic and Hemodynamic Changes Following Isolated Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis
Authors:
Erin A Gillaspie, John M Stulak, Richard C Daly, Kevin G Greason, Lyle D Joyce, Jae K Oh, Hartzell V Schaff, Joseph A Dearani
Published in:
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Special Issue 1/2015
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Excerpt
Pericardiectomy has been shown to improve the functional status of patients with constrictive pericarditis and resultant heart failure symptoms. However, there are few studies following the chronic hemodynamic impact of surgery on the left ventricle, right ventricle and tricuspid valve. …