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Myocardial Disease: Difference between revisions
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An important differentiation is that between RCM and constrictive pericarditis. Constrictive pericarditis is similarly characterized by impaired ventricular filling with preserved systolic function, but may be adequately treated by pericardiectomy, which makes this distinction of major clinical importance. | An important differentiation is that between RCM and constrictive pericarditis. Constrictive pericarditis is similarly characterized by impaired ventricular filling with preserved systolic function, but may be adequately treated by pericardiectomy, which makes this distinction of major clinical importance. | ||
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!Table 5 - Classification of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy | !Table 5 - Classification of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy | ||