Constrictive pericarditis
Constrictive pericarditis
Definition
A heart disorder in which the pericardial sac becomes thickened and fibrotic, tightening the myocardium and impeding the normal myocardial function.
Also known as constrictive pericarditis, constrictive pericarditis (disease) — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 11481 per MONDO
- ICD9 423.2 per MONDO
- MESH D010494 per MONDO
- NCIT C78246 per MONDO
- SCTID 85598007 per MONDO
- UMLS C0031048 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pericardium | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |