Constrictive pericarditis following cardiac transplantation: a report of two cases and a literature review

Aim We aim to access the effect of pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis with or without cardiopulmonary bypass. Methods This was a review of pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis. Results Cardiopulmonary bypass is actually an important maneuver to attain complete relief of the constriction. The short additional time of cardiopulmonary bypass during the procedure has very little effect on the risk of morbidity of the main operation. Conclusion Incomplete pericardiectomy perhaps was the cause of postoperative remnant constriction and high diastolic filling pressure leading to multiorgan failure. Complete pericardiectomy (removal of phrenic-to-phrenic and the postero-lateral and inferior wall pericardial thickening) using cardiopulmonary bypass should be the routine for total relief of the constriction of the heart.

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Constrictive pericarditis following cardiac transplantation: a report of two cases and a literature review

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Special issue on diagnosis and management of heart failure

Special issue on diagnosis and management of heart failure

Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis with or without Cardiopulmonary Bypass

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