Case AQ014

Question AQ 014

Which one of the following statement about constrictive pericarditis is LEAST likely to be true?

A. Complete pericardiectoy carries a perioperative mortality of around 5-10%

B. Complete pericardiectomy results in clinical improvement in 90% of patients

C. Chronic steroid therapy results in clinical improvement in nearly 70% of patients

D. Patients with minimal symptoms can be managed with fluid and salt restriction

E. Mildly symptomatic patients can be treated with careful use of diuretics

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