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Imaging recommendation · Cardiac

Suspected constrictive pericarditis

Recommended: Cardiac MRI (or CT for calcifications) is the preferred imaging study for suspected constrictive pericarditis. Pericardial thickening > 4 mm, septal bounce, interventricular dependence.

Recommended study

Cardiac MRI (or CT for calcifications)

MRI IV contrast Preferred Cardiac Outpatient Reviewed

Pericardial thickening > 4 mm, septal bounce, interventricular dependence. Distinguish from restrictive cardiomyopathy.

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