2020
DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2019-001103
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Case series, contemporary review and imaging guided diagnostic and management approach of congenital pericardial defects

Abstract: ObjectiveCongenital pericardial defect (CPD) is a rare entity with an estimated frequency of 0.01%–0.04%. The recognition of this anomaly is important since it can be associated with serious complications. The aim of this study and review was to describe clinical and imaging features that help in establishing the diagnosis of this condition.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed all adult patients at the Cleveland Clinic Health System with the diagnosis of CPD between the years 2000 and 2015. Baseline clinical cha… Show more

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“…It shows male predominance and mostly occurs on the left side. The partial absent type accounts for 24%–63% of all cases of confirmed pericardial defects [ 2 , 5 , 6 ]. Symptomatic patients typically complain of chest pain, dyspnea, and palpitation.…”
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“…It shows male predominance and mostly occurs on the left side. The partial absent type accounts for 24%–63% of all cases of confirmed pericardial defects [ 2 , 5 , 6 ]. Symptomatic patients typically complain of chest pain, dyspnea, and palpitation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Symptomatic patients typically complain of chest pain, dyspnea, and palpitation. Approximately one-third of the patients have associated cardiac anomalies, such as an atrial septal defect, mitral stenosis, patent ductus arteriosus, and tetralogy of Fallot [ 5 , 6 ]. In the present case, echocardiography revealed no cardiac abnormalities.…”
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confidence: 99%
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