Blunt trauma as a suspected cause of delayed constrictive pericarditis: a case report
2011
Blunt Trauma Leading to Constrictive Pericarditis: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Eric M. Anderson, Dawn E. Jaroszewski, Francisco A. Arabia
Primary Institution: Mayo Clinic Arizona
Hypothesis
Can blunt chest trauma lead to the development of constrictive pericarditis?
Conclusion
Blunt chest trauma can lead to the development of constrictive pericarditis, which may require surgical intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a one-year history of worsening dyspnea and leg edema.
- Echocardiography showed evidence of pericardial constriction.
- Surgical intervention was necessary due to the progressive nature of the condition.
Takeaway
A man had chest trauma that caused his heart's outer layer to become stiff, making it hard for his heart to pump. Doctors had to do surgery to fix it.
Methodology
The case involved clinical examination, echocardiography, CT scans, biopsies, and surgical intervention.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
72-year-old Caucasian man
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