Presentation
Shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pericardial calcification
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Pericardial calcification is noted inferiorly and posteriorly. Sternotomy wires noted.
Case Discussion
Trans-thoracic echocardiography confirmed calcification is pericardial rather than myocardial and also demonstrated constrictive pericarditis. The cause was not determined in this case.