cardiovascular

Constrictive pericarditis

Constrictive pericarditis is a condition characterized by decreased elasticity and an increased thickening of the pericardium. These changes reduce the ability of the heart to fill with blood and can lead to symptoms of heart failure.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·, difficulty breathing

Causes — why it happens

·, /viral

How it's found

·CT scan, MRI

Treatment

·Anti- medication,

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