Invasive hemodynamics of constrictive pericarditis

Indian Heart J. 2015 Mar-Apr;67(2):175-82. doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2015.04.011. Epub 2015 May 13.

Abstract

Cardiac catheterization and hemodynamic study is the gold standard for the diagnosis of pericardial constriction. Careful interpretation of the hemodynamic data is essential to differentiate it from other diseases with restrictive physiology. In this hemodynamic review we shall briefly discuss the physiologic basis of various hemodynamic changes seen in a patient with constrictive pericarditis.

Keywords: Cardiac catheterization; Constrictive pericarditis; Hemodynamics; Restrictive physiology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization / methods
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography
  • Hemodynamics / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Monitoring, Physiologic / methods*
  • Pericarditis, Constrictive / diagnosis*
  • Pericarditis, Constrictive / physiopathology*
  • Respiratory Function Tests