Echocardiographic features of tuberculous pericarditis

J Chin Med Assoc. 2003 Oct;66(10):613-6.

Abstract

Echocardiography is a sensitive diagnostic tool for detecting pericardial effusion and intrapericardial abnormalities. A-70-year old man was found to have tuberculous pericarditis. The history and echocardiographic findings are reported, and relevant literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Echocardiography*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pericarditis, Tuberculous / diagnostic imaging*