Constrictive pericarditis

Abstract

A patient presented with Ascites for 3 months. Clinical examination showed ascites , presence of atrial fibrillation and a raised JVP. Further evaluation helped make a diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis. The questions that arise at each step of evaluation of such a patient starting from the history to examination and investigation is discussed in this bedside case discussion.

Keywords

• ascites
• bedside case discussion
• constrictive pericarditis
• restrictive cardiomyopathy