Constrictive Pericarditis, Diagnosis and Management

Constrictive Pericarditis, Diagnosis and Management Guest: Jae K. Oh, M.D. (@JaeKOh2) Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D. (@KyleWKlarich) Pericardiectomy was the first cardiac surgery performed at Mayo Clinic, in 1935. Mayo's commitment to the treatment of constrictive pericarditis continues today. It's crucial that constrictive pericarditis be identified correctly because the disease is curable. With complete pericardiectomy, patients' heart failure can be cured. Joining us today to discuss constrictive pericarditis is Jae K. Oh, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Oh is the founder and director of Mayo Clinic's Pericardial Disease Clinic. Specific topics discussed: Mayo Clinic's commitment to medical and surgical expertise in the treatment of constrictive pericarditis The importance of diagnosis for pericardial constriction Patients with heart failure-type symptoms who present with liver failure Cardiac catheterization and echocardiographic hemodynamic imaging in the diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis Use of medical therapy and surgical treatment for patients with constrictive pericarditis Unusual complications seen in today's patients with constrictive pericarditis Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.