Since acute idiopathic/viral pericarditis is a common cause of transient CP, ST elevation and PR segment depression in all derivations except a VR and V 1, and diffuse T wave negativity may be ...

Constrictive pericarditis occurs when scarring and calcification of the pericardium result in loss of normal elasticity. This limits diastolic relaxation of the heart and causes congestive heart ...

These findings may not be present in all patients with constrictive pericarditis, hence, absence of these findings cannot be used to rule out constrictive pericarditis. Early and correct diagnosis ...