Constrictive Pericarditis: Symptoms & Signs

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Constrictive Pericarditis

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What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

This condition may cause:

loss of appetite

shortness of breath, especially with activity or when lying flat on the back

swelling in the legs

swollen neck veins

abdominal distress and tenderness, especially in the right upper part of the abdomen

swelling of the abdomen due to fluid accumulation, known as ascites

heart murmurs, or abnormal sounds

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Author: Eric Berlin, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/04/01

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