Constrictive pericarditis is a type of pericarditis, and its main causes include:
1.Infection: Bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections can cause pericarditis, which in turn leads to inflammation and fibrosis of the pericardium, ultimately leading to thickening of the pericardium and narrowing of the pericardial space.
2.Autoimmune diseases: Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus can also cause pericarditis.
3.Tumors: Malignant tumors such as malignant mesothelioma may also cause pericarditis and pericardial thickening.
Common pathogenic bacteria include streptococcus, pneumococcus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, etc.
The clinical symptoms of constrictive pericarditis mainly include:
1.Dyspnea.
2.Chest pain.
3.Palpitation.
4.Weak. 5.Edema.
6.Cough.
7.Weight loss.
*Methods for constrictive pericarditis include:
1.Medications: such as antibiotics** for infective pericarditis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve inflammation, etc.
2.Pericardiocentesis: Pericardiocentesis relieves symptoms by reducing the pressure of fluid in the pericardial space.
3.Pericardectomy: for severe pericarditis or pericardial coarctation and cardiac stenosis, pericardial dissection or resection may be required.
*The specific method of constrictive pericarditis needs to be determined according to the ** and the severity of the condition, and the patient should seek medical attention in time and receive the guidance of a professional doctor.