Multimodality Imaging Approach Evaluation of the Congenital Pericardial Defect: a Contemporary Review

Purpose of Review This review presents the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approach, and treatment of congenital pericardial defects. It also highlights the critical role of echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography (CCT), and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) in the diagnosis and m...

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Published in:Current cardiology reports 2023-12, Vol.25 (12), p.1715-1724
Main Authors: Khayata, Mohamed, Haouzi, Alice A., Asher, Craig R., Xu, Bo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pericardial Disease (AL Klein and CL Jellis
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Topical Collection on Pericardial Disease
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Summary:Purpose of Review This review presents the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approach, and treatment of congenital pericardial defects. It also highlights the critical role of echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography (CCT), and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) in the diagnosis and management approach. Recent Findings Congenital pericardial defects are rare. Although most cases are found incidentally, some cases could potentially be associated with serious outcomes including sudden cardiac death. The diagnosis is often challenging due to non-specific clinical manifestations and electrocardiogram findings. Summary Echocardiography is the first-line imaging investigation for the evaluation of this condition. Advanced cardiac imaging modalities, including CCT and CMR, play important adjuvant roles in establishing the diagnosis and assists with prognostication.
ISSN:1523-3782
1534-3170
DOI:10.1007/s11886-023-02004-3