Practical aspects of the management of pericardial disease.

نویسندگان

  • Bernhard Maisch
  • Arsen D Ristić
چکیده

The aetiology based classification of pericardial disease comprises: infectious pericarditis; pericarditis in systemic autoimmune diseases; type 2 (auto)immune pericarditis; metabolic disorders; trauma; tumours; pericardial cysts; and congenital defects. This classification has major therapeutic consequences that will be elaborated upon in this article, with the focus on practical management of pericardial syndromes and specific underlying diseases.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Heart

دوره 89 9  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003