Constrictive pericarditis

Case contributed by Mate Kover
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dyspnea

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female

Chest

x-ray

Pericardial calcification on the right side and the inferior border.

Case Discussion

On the frontal radiograph, the pericardial calcification suggests constrictive pericarditis, leading to diastolic dysfunction and right heart failure.

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