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Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1/2015

Open Access 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 | Special Issue 1/2015

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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. …
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Title
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
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-10-S1-A63

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