Pericarditis - Constrictive
Alternate Names : Constrictive Pericarditis
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Treatment
The goal of treatment is to improve heart function. The cause must be identified and treated. This may include antibiotics, anti-tuberculosis medications, or other treatments.
Diuretics are commonly prescribed in small doses to gradually decrease excess fluid. Analgesics may be needed to control pain. Decreased activity may be recommended for some cases, and a low-sodium diet may be recommended.
The definitive treatment is surgical pericardiectomy -- cutting or removing the scarring and part of the pericardium.
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