Heart Full of Autoimmunity: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Pericardial disorders in connective tissue diseases (CTD) are common and may present as acute or chronic pericarditis. Their presentation as cardiac tamponade is rare. The availability of echocardiography has enhanced the ability to make a early diagnosis of pericardial effusion and tamponade. We re...

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Published in:Indian journal of clinical cardiology 2024-12, Vol.5 (4), p.361-366
Main Authors: Patil, Supreet, Reddy Parvathareddy, Krishna Mala Konda, Nagula, Praveen, Chintala, Vaasanthi
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Language:English
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Summary:Pericardial disorders in connective tissue diseases (CTD) are common and may present as acute or chronic pericarditis. Their presentation as cardiac tamponade is rare. The availability of echocardiography has enhanced the ability to make a early diagnosis of pericardial effusion and tamponade. We report a case of mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) manifesting as cardiac tamponade at presentation and review of the literature.
ISSN:2632-4636
2632-4644
DOI:10.1177/26324636241259522