Haemodynamically irrelevant pericardial effusion is associated with increased mortality in patients with chronic heart failure

Abstract

In chronic heart failure, even minor PEs are associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality, cardiac death, and need for transplantation.

2015 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases

“…Rokowanie u chorych z płynem w worku osierdziowym zależy od etiologii schorzenia [48,82,86]. Na rokowanie wpływa objętość płynu, ponieważ większe jego ilości gromadzą się zwykle w przypadku schorzeń o szczególnej etiologii, w tym zakażeń bakteryjnych lub w chorobie nowotworowej [9,48].…”

Prognostic implications of pericardial effusion: The importance of underlying etiology

“…In such cases, they benefit from specific treatments that vary widely from AHF syndrome management [5]. Accordingly, most of the referred conditions are frequently excluded from clinical trials in AHF [6,7], and from previous studies addressing a similar topic [8].…”

Impact of Brain Natriuretic Peptide, Calcium Channel Blockers, and Body Mass Index on Recovery Time from Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Patients With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

“…BNP levels in patients with TC are increased relative to those in patients with acute myocardial infarction, whereas patients with acute myocardial infarction have greater elevations of cardiac troponin T compared to those with TC. 3,5 Simply stated, the typical constellation of TC symptoms is characterized by a steep increase of BNP due to the compromised LV function in the presence of slightly elevated markers of myocardial necrosis. BNP secretion is mainly provoked by myocardial stretch caused by pump failure.…”