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Pericardial Disease Susan A. Raaymakers, MPAS, PA-C, RDCS (AE)(PE)
Radiologic and Imaging Sciences - Echocardiography Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Normal Pericardium For ARDMS Exam
Three layers: Fibrous pericardium – thick outer sack Serous parietal – bound to fibrous pericardium smooth, ‘the wall of a cavity’ Serous visceral – bound to epicardium smooth, ‘toward the organ’ 5 to 10 ml pericardial fluid found in between the two serous layers
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Normal Pericardium Pericardial fluid is often appreciated as a very small echo-free space in the posterior atrioventricular groove. Echo-free space between visceral and parietal pericardium (epicardium and fibrous pericardium) Visualized as a small anechoic space in the posterior AV groove that may be visible only in systole 09-001a-1b Feigenbaum
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Pericardial Diseases Can present as several different clinical scenarios Pericardial effusions can accumulate in any infectious or inflammatory process involving the pericardium Most infectious and inflammatory process involve both layers of the pericardium (visceral and parietal)
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Pericardial Diseases Pericardial space is limited
Accumulation of significant pericardial fluid reduces the space that the heart may occupy Non-dynamic
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Pericardial Diseases Hemodynamic compromise is related to intrapericardial pressure Intrapericardial pressure is related to the volume of pericardial fluid and the COMPLIANCE OR DISTENSIBILITY of the pericardium
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Pericardial Diseases Slowly developing large effusions are better tolerated than a smaller but more rapidly developing effusion More rapidly developing effusion does not allow the heart to compromise 09-004a Feigenbaum
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Difference in pericardial pressures - Rapid vs slow accumulation
ACUTE CHRONIC PRESSURE VOLUME
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
M-Mode Appears as anechoic space both anterior and posterior to the heart. Note: An isolated anterior free space is not specific for pericardial fluid. Isolated anterior anechoic space may be due to mediastinal fat
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
M-Mode Size of anechoic space is directly proportional to the amount of fluid No accurate M-mode techniques for quantifying absolute volume of pericardial fluid
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
Most often used for screening Seen between Descending Ao and CS Most echocardiographic labs visually quantify pericardial effusion as: Minimal Small Moderate Large Further characterize: Either free or loculated Presence or absence of hemodynamic compromise
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
Small Pericardial Effusion- 1 cm of posterior anechoic space with or w/out fluid accumulation elsewhere Feigenbaum Minimal Pericardial Fluid - Normal 09-001a-1b Feigenbaum
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
Large Pericardial Effusion – more than 2 cm of maximal separation 09-004b Feigenbaum Moderate Pericardial Effusion – 1 to 2 cm of anechoic space 09-004a Feigenbaum
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Minimal Pericardial Fluid Small Pericardial Effusion
Large Pericardial Effusion Non-dynamic Moderate Pericardial Effusion
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Large pericardial effusion: signs
Soft heart sounds Reduced intensity of friction rub Ewart’s sign: Dullness and decreased breath sounds, over posterior L lung due to compression by large pericardial sac Electrical alternans on ECG
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Large pericardial effusion: signs
Electrical alternans on ECG
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Large Pericardial Effusion and a Swinging Heart
In this image also a large pleural effusion 09-010a-10b Feigenbaum
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
On 2D echo: pericardial effusion typically appears maximal in the posterior atrioventricular groove Use multiple views to reliably assess fluid including PSAX, Apicals, and Subcostals 09-004a Feigenbaum
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
Small Pericardial Effusion – PSAX PM Large Pericardial Effusion – PSAX PM Feigenbaum Feigenbaum
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
Moderate, predominately lateral pericardial effusion (PEF) Note PEF behind RA Mod to Large PEF w/greatest dimension lateral to LV free wall Feigenbaum Feigenbaum
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
PEF may be localized or loculated rather than circumferential May occur after cardiac surgery or cardiac trauma Non-dynamic
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Loculated effusion at apex
Non-dynamic
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Stranding and Fluid Accumulation
Presence of fluid accumulation, masses and stranding Occur either on the visceral pericardium or the interior aspect of the parietal pericardium Fibrin strands are commonly seen in long-standing effusions or effusions from metastatic diseases Feigenbaum
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Direct Visualization of the Pericardium
Feigenbaum
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
Several schemes have been used for actual quantification of pericardial volume None have had universal clinical acceptance 3D echo may provide the most accurate technique for quantification and assessment 3D volume of entire pericardial space is calculated Overall total volume of the entire heart is calculated Pericardial fluid is calculated as the difference between entire pericardial space and overall total volume Little significance due to lack of 3D availability and lack of clinical need to determining precise pericardial volume
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Detection and Quantification of Pericardial Fluid
3D Pericardial Effusion 09-013b Feigenbaum
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Direct Visualization of the Pericardium
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Direct Visualization of the Pericardium
Pleural effusion creates a fluid layer on either side of the pericardium In absence of pleural effusion exterior potion of parietal pericardium abuts the normal intrathoracic structures Therefore, thickness and character of the pericardium cannot be separated from the surrounding tissues When both pericardial and pleural effusions are present, thickness of pericardium in hat area can be assessed
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Direct Visualization of the Pericardium
09-010a-10b Feigenbaum
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Direct Visualization of the Pericardium
Presence of calcific pericarditis may be marked shadowing seen posterior to pericardium Normal pericardium is highly reflective Hyperechoic pericardium alone should not be used to diagnose constrictive pericarditis Feigenbaum
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Differentiation of Pericardial from Pleural Effusion
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Differentiation of Pericardial from Pleural Effusion
Pleural effusion can be mistaken for pericardial effusion Fluid appearing exclusively behind the LA is more likely to represent pleural than pericardial effusion Pericardial reflections surround the pulmonary veins and tend to limit the potential space behind the LA
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Differentiation of Pericardial from Pleural Effusion
Location of fluid-space with respect to descending thoracic aorta Pericardial reflection is typically anterior to the descending aorta Fluid appearing posterior to descending aorta more likely pleural Non-dynamic
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Hierarchy of Significant Pericardial Effusions
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Hierarchy of Hemodynamically Significant Pericardial Effusions
Exaggerated respiratory variation of tricuspid inflow Exaggeration in mitral inflow Right atrial collapse occurs at lower levels of intrapericardial pressure elevations than RVOT collapse Right ventricular free wall collapse (may be seen in expiration but not inspiration with RV filling is increased) When intrapericardial pressure is elevated and consistently exceeds intravascular pressures the above findings will be present simultaneously
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Hierarchy of Hemodynamically Significant Pericardial Effusions
Instances with changes may not be seen: Significant RVH usually d/t pulmonary hypertension Thick, noncompliant RV wall is not compressed by modest elevation in pericardial pressure Thickening of the ventricular wall d/t malignancy, an overlying inflammatory respoinse or an overlying thrombus in a hemhorrhagic pericarditis Hypovolumia causing a low pressure tamponade
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Cardiac Tamponade
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Cardiac Tamponade Clinical diagnosis made at the bedside;
Echo helps determine the amount and location of fluid Occurs mostly with moderate-to-large effusions although small, rapidly accumulated effusions may also cause tamponade
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Cardiac Tamponade Clinical Features
Symptoms dyspnea, fatigue, cough, agitation and restlessness, syncope, and shock Physical examination pulsus paradoxus (may also be present in COPD patients or patients on ventilators) ECG may shows electrical alternans increased jugular venous pressure Beck’s triad Elevated venous pressure Hypotension Quiet heart
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Respiration Variation Review
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Respiration Variation
Review: Inspiration: intrathoracic and intrapericardial pressures ↓ ↑flow into right heart ↑right ventricular filling and stroke volume ↓ flow to pulmonary veins Compensatory decrease in left ventricular stroke volume in early inspiration
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Respiration Variation
Review: Expiration: Intrathoracic pressure and intrapericardial pressure ↑ Mild ↓ in RV diastolic filling ↑ in LV filling
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Respiration Variation
Cyclic variation of LV and RV filling is sufficient to create mild changes in stroke volume (SV) and blood pressure Normal respiratory variation of SV results in ≤ 10 mmHg ↓ in systolic arterial systolic pressure with inspiration Processes that alter the respiratory cycle (i.e. COPD) ↑ work of breathing ↑intrathoracic pressure swings Alter variation of SV and arterial pulse pressure
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Cardiac Tamponade ↑ accumulation of pericardial fluid ↑ intrapericardial pressure and affects RV filling Overall effect of ↑volume of pericardial fluid limits total blood volume within four cardiac chambers Exaggerate the respiration-dependent ventricular volume If intrapericardial pressure >normal filling pressure, filling is determined by intrapericardial pressure
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Cardiac Tamponade LV has stiffer wall and diastolic filling is determined largely by active relaxation LV filling is relatively unaffected compared to RV filling In large pericardial effusions, elevation of interpericardial pressure inspiration results in disproportionately greater filling of RV than normal and leads to greater compromise of LV filling
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Pericardial Tamponade: Pathophysiology
Increased intra-pericardial pressure Exceeds ventricular diastolic pressure Causing impaired diastolic filling Elevated venous pressure JVP, hepatomegaly, edema Dyspnea Decreased filling decreased stroke volume Reflex tachycardia, hypotension
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Cardiac Tamponade Marked exaggeration in phasic changes with respiration Greater decrease in systolic arterial blood pressure with inspiration Variation of BP with respiration called pulses paradoxus
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Cardiac Tamponade- Doppler Findings
Under normal circumstances, peak velocity of mitral inflow varies by 15% with respiration and tricuspid by 25% Variation of aortic and pulmonary flow velocities vary less than 10%
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Cardiac Tamponade- Doppler Findings
In presence of hemodynamically significant pericardial effusion: Respiratory variation is exaggerated above normal variation and therefore velocities are exaggerated Inspiration: ↑right↓left Expiration: ↓right ↑left Tricuspid Inspiration: increased flow to right and decreased to left Expiration: increased to left Mitral
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Respiratory variation of tricuspid inflow > 50%
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Respiratory variation of mitral inflow > 30%
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Cardiac Tamponade- Doppler Findings
Reciprocal and phasic variation respiration: physiologic evidence of exaggerated intraventricular interdependence Results: pulsus paradoxus Pulmonic Inspiration: increased flow to right and decreased to left Expiration: increased to left Pulsus paradoxus discuss in next slide Aortic
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Pulsus paradoxus Exaggerated (>10mmHg) cyclic decrease in systolic BP during normal inspiration Inspiration: increased venous return increased RV volume. Interventricular septum shifts left, decreased LV volume decreased stroke volume systolic pressure falls.
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Pulsus Paradoxus an exaggerated drop in SBP with inspiration (>10mmHg) Effects of respiration — In tamponade the heart is confined in a rigid box so the size of the chambers is interdependent and highly sensitive to respiration. Inspiration augments inflow to the underfilled right ventricle, causing it to expand abruptly during diastole at the expense of the left ventricle. Expiration has the opposite effect and as inflow is decreased, pressure in the right ventricle drops and falls to or below the pressure in the pericardium and left ventricular volume and stoke volume recovers; with the expansion of the left ventricle during expiration, the right ventricle and right atrium collapse. This reciprocating behavior of the ventricles is associated with the mechanism for the paradoxical pulse and occurs because any increase in right ventricular volume, as with inspiration, is accompanied by a decrease in the amount of space available in the tense, fluid filled pericardium; this extra space is contributed by the left sided chambers which become smaller. Berliner Klinische Wochenschrift 1878; 10:461
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Cardiac Tamponade- Doppler Findings
Hepatic vein flow pattern may reflect exaggerated respiratory phase dependence of RV filling Note loss of forward flow in hepatic veins during expiratory phase (E) of respiratory cycle Flow is confined exclusively to early inspiratory (I) phase Inspiration: increased flow to right and decreased to left Expiration: increased to left
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Cardiac Tamponade – Echocardiographic Findings
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Cardiac Tamponade- Echocardiographic Findings
Signs of elevated intrapericardial pressure Diastolic right ventricular collapse Exaggerated right atrial collapse during atrial systole (ventricular diastole) ES: End-systole DC: Diastolic collapse
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RV Diastolic Collapse
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Cardiac Tamponade- Echocardiographic Findings
Moderate Pericardial Effusion with hemodynamic compromise and diastolic RV collapse 9-22a & b Feigenbaum
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RV Compression With Large Pericardial Effusion
Non-dynamic image
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Cardiac Tamponade- Echocardiographic Findings
Hemodynamic significant pericardial effusion and right ventricular outflow tract collapse 9-23a & b Feigenbaum
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Cardiac Tamponade- Echocardiographic Findings
Large pericardial effusion and evidence of right atrial collapse occurring immediately after normal atrial systolic contraction In the presence of marked elevation of intrapericardial pressure, right atrial wall will remain collapsed throughout atrial diastole 9-24 Feigenbaum
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IVC collapse IVC diameter decreases by > 50% if RA pressure normal
Lack of IVC collapse indicates RA pressure > 20 mm Hg and restriction to diastolic filling
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No change in IVC diameter with inspiration
Non-dynamic
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Evaluation of the inferior vena cava
Other causes of IVC dilatation and failure to collapse Positive pressure ventilation Right heart failure Constrictive pericarditis The central blood volume and the filling pressure of the right ventricle can be estimated by measuring the size of the IVC and its response to respiration If the central blood volume and right ventricular diastolic pressure are normal, the vena caval diameter will be less than 17 mm and its size will decrease by at least 5 mm during inspiration. This decrease in size or inspiratory collapse suggests that the negative pressure exerted by thoracic inspiratory expansion is of a magnitude similar to the mean right atrial and right ventricular diastolic pressure As the central blood volume increases and right heart filling pressure rises, the IVC becomes dilated or plethoric, exceeding 20 mm in diameter, and the ability of an inspiratory effort to collapse the vessel is lost.
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Cardiac Tamponade Early stage Advanced stage
mild to moderate elevation of central venous pressure Advanced stage intrapericardial pressure ventricular filling, stroke volume hypotension impaired organ perfusion
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Acute Tamponade Blood in pericardial space
Complication of catheter or pacemaker procedures Post-surgical or traumatic Rupture heart or aorta into pericardial space Acute chest pain and dyspnea Volume of pericardial fluid may be low Life threatening
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Postoperative Effusions
May occur post cardiac surgery, not uncommon Can range from small and self-limited to larger effusions Most often localized to the posterior and lateral aspects of the heart and may be loculated Complication of assessment: postoperative status of patient, pericardial fluid most likely is hemorrhagic and intrapericardial hematoma may be present 9-41 Feigenbaum
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Subacute Tamponade Neoplasm, uremia, infection
Gradual onset chest pain, SOB, cough Effort intolerance due to limited cardiac output Can progress to cardiac arrest
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When to Treat Pericardial Effusion
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When to treat pericardial effusion?
Tamponade is not an all-or-none-phenomena Echo more sensitive than clinical criteria Limited data exist with respect to the optimal timing of intervention for pericardial effusion Cardiogenic shock must be aggressively addressed Infusion of large volume of IV fluids may temporarily stabilize the patient
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Echo-guided Pericardiocentesis
SAFE and EFFECTIVE Locating the optimal site of puncture Determining the depth of the pericardial effusion and the distance form the puncture site to the effusion Monitoring the results of the pericardiocentesis
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Treatment Options Nonsurgical pericardiocentesis
blind ECG guided Echo guided CT guided balloon pericardiotomy Surgical subxiphoid video-assisted thoracoscopy pericardial-peritoneal pericardial window pericardiectomy
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Pericardiocentesis Diagnostic tap Therapeutic drainage
not always indicated Pericardial biopsy may be more definitive Therapeutic drainage indicated for tamponade
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Is this tamponade
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Pericardiocentesis Note approximately 1.5cm distance between the pericardium and RV free wall implying a significant distance between the pericardium and heart A significant distance may indicate a decreased risk of pericardiocentesis if approached from the subcostal position Non-dynamic
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Pericardiocentesis Many labs use echo guided pericardiocentesis and attempt to visualize needle as it enters the pericardial cavity Helpful to avoid cardiac damage in a relatively small effusion but may not play a big role in larger effusions Non-dynamic Nn-dynamic
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Pericardiocentesis Contrast injection Non-dynamic images Contrast
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Pericardial effusion L Pre and post-pericardiocentesis
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Focal Tamponade Most often occurs after cardiac surgery
May be difficult to diagnose on TTE Respiratory variation may also be focal TEE often necessary to make the diagnosis
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Constrictive Pericarditis
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Pericarditis
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Acute Pericarditis Infectious viral tuberculosis
pyogenic bacterial (AKA bacterial pericarditis) Several different bacteria can cause this disease. Examples include staphylococci, group A streptococci (strept throat, scarlet fever), and the bacteria that cause Lime disease (tick)
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Acute Pericarditis Non-infectious Post-myocardial infarction Uremia
Condition resulting from advanced stages of kidney failure in which urea and other nitrogen-containing wastes are found in the blood. Uremia can be caused by NSAIDs (nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs), especially in older patients treated primarily with ibuprofen for arthritis. Treatment of uremia, which is directed at the underlying kidney disease, is usually with dialysis and renal transplantation. Neoplastic disease
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Acute Pericarditis Non-infectious – Continued… Radiation induced
Connective tissue diseases Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic Lupis Erythematous, Sclerodoma etc. Drug induced procainamide, hydralazine, isoniazid, methysergide, phenytoin, or anticoagulants
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Acute pericarditis: clinical findings
Chest pain Pleuritic, positional, may mimic MI Fever, tachycardia, dyspnea Pericardial friction rub 3 component “scratchy” sound Abnormal ECG Diffuse ST elevation PR depression *
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Acute Pericarditis: Electrocardiogram
Diffuse ST elevation PR depression
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Viral Pericarditis Coxsackievirus and Echovirus
Enterovirus: found in alimentary canal (the intestines) of infected people Often diagnosed as idiopathic Seasonal variation Can occur with AIDS as a result of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) CMV: Common virus in the herpes virus family that affects 50-85% of adults in the US by age 40. Found in saliva, urine, and other body fluids and can be spread through sexual contact or other more casual forms of physical contact such as kissing. Usually self-limited Complications: myocarditis, recurrence, tamponade, constriction Treat underlying disorder
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Viral Pericarditis The echo is usually normal especially during the first presentation Pericardial thickening, effusions and constriction are UNCOMMON
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TB Pericarditis Uncommon in US, except AIDS population
Often bloody effusion Infection usually spread from chest lymph nodes Often progresses to constriction, calcification
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Bacterial Pericarditis
Multiple Gram+ and Gram- bacteria can cause Previously complication from pneumonia, now more commonly seen post-op, with endocarditis, remote GI abscess or bacteremia Treatment is antibiotics tailored to organism Survival is only 30% Early surgical drainage is essential
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Uremic Pericarditis Uremia is a buildup of urea and other waste material in the blood due to kidney failure. Usually responds to aggressive hemodialysis Occasionally causes tamponade Usually accumulates slowly allowing pericardium to accommodate volume Large effusion not always be present on echo
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Malignant Pericarditis - Neoplastic
Tumor or fluid may cause tamponade Lung, breast, lymphoma most common Overall mean survival 4 months Percutaneous drainage vs surgical window
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Large tumor fills pericardial space
PL - pleural effusion T - tumor Non-dynamic
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Radiation Pericarditis
Usually after treatment for Hodgkin’s, NHL and Breast CA Acutely sub-clinical Chronic - pain Constriction Restriction Drainage of fluid may not relieve symptoms
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Subcostal view - severely thickened pericardium
A- ascites Non-dynamic
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Post-MI Pericarditis Dressler’s syndrome
Acute illness occurring weeks to months after an MI Not Dressler’s if occurs early after MI Difficult to distinguish from recurrent MI in either case Cause unknown ?autoimmune Can be recurrent Can cause constriction If multiple MIs can have Dresslers after first one and then multiple ones ensue
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Recurrent Pericarditis
Incidence ~25% Treatment NSAID’s (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) initially Steroids Rarely Colchicine Used to prevent or treat attacks of gout (also called gouty arthritis). People with gout have too much uric acid in their blood and joints. An attack of gout occurs when uric acid causes inflammation (pain, redness, swelling, and heat) in a joint. It prevents or relieves gout attacks by reducing inflammation Well Tolerated 60% effective long-term, more effective if taken chronically Fewer side effects than long-term steroids
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Constrictive pericarditis
Fibrous thickening, adhesion, calcification of the pericardium Most common etiologies: TB Idiopathic Radiation therapy Long-term steroid use Chronic pericarditis (see etiologies for effusion)
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Constriction Fibrosis and/or calcification of pericarium results in restriction of diastole Equalization of RV and LV diastolic pressures by catheterization Treatment involves pericardiectomy
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Constrictive pericarditis: clinical findings
Dyspnea Kussmaul’s sign (inspiration rise in venous pressure) Pericardial “knock” Abrupt cessation of early diastolic inflow (classic in constrictive pericarditis) Ascites Edema
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Constrictive pericarditis: Diagnosis
Calcified pericardium on Xray Image thickened pericardium: CT scan, MRI Cardiac cath: Elevated, equalized diastolic pressures Restricted filling pattern in RV (“dip and plateau”)
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Calcified pericardium
ANT
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MRI- Constriction RV LV
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Restriction of diastolic filling
Brief rapid, fall of ventricular pressure in early diasotle, followed by High early diastolic pressure plateau Rapid descent of right atrial pressure with the onset of ventricular filling Only modest elevation of RV and PA systolic pressures RV diastolic plateau that is a third or more of systolic pressure Equalizaiton of diastolic pressures in the RV and LV even after volume loading
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Echocardiographic signs of constriction
Normal systolic function Thickened pericardium Flat LV posterior wall motion in diastole Early diastolic “notching” of the IVS Right and left atrial enlargement Dilated IVC – no inspiratory collapse Premature opening of the PV
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Constrictive pericarditis
Posterior pericardium is adherent to posterior wall
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Diastolic septal bounce with inspiration
Venous return increases leading to increased RV volume Total cardiac volume constrained by pericardium Interventricular dependence leads to septal shift Non-dynamic
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Constrictive Pericarditis - Doppler
Mitral and tricuspid regurgitation is usually present Mitral inflow has prominent E velocity, rapid deceleration and a small A wave Respiratory variation >25% in RV/LV diastolic filling
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Respiration and Constrictive Pericarditis
Inspiration LVIT decreased >25% RVIT increased Expiration RVIT decreased >25% LVIT increased LVIT RVIT
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Constriction Treatment
Medical management-palliative Diuretics to minimize edema Anti TB drugs x 4 weeks before surgery Surgical management-Pericardiectomy Mortality ~10% Symptomatic improvement 90% Poor Prognostic Indicators: NYHA class III or IV Incomplete resection Radiation induced
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Quiz 8 Questions
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All of the following may result in jugular venous distension EXCEPT:
Cardiac tamponade Pulmonary hypertension Tricuspid stenosis Hypovolemia Constrictive pericarditis
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All of the following may result in jugular venous distension EXCEPT:
Cardiac tamponade Pulmonary hypertension Tricuspid stenosis Hypovolemia Constrictive pericarditis
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An enlarged heart on chest x-ray could be all of the following EXCEPT:
Pericardial effusion Pleural effusion Aortic stenosis Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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An enlarged heart on chest x-ray could be all of the following EXCEPT:
Pericardial effusion Pleural effusion Aortic stenosis Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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What do you do if tamponade is suspected?
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What do you do if tamponade is suspected?
Immediate interpretation. Do not let the patient leave the hospital/doctor’s office
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What causes a pericardial knock?
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What causes a pericardial knock?
Abrupt cessation of early diastolic inflow (classic in constrictive pericarditis)
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Other than tamponade, what pericardial abnormality causes impaired ventricular filling?
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Other than tamponade, what pericardial abnormality causes impaired ventricular filling?
Constrictive pericarditis
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A pericardial effusion can often be seen in patients with:
Aortic stenosis Atrial flutter Myocardial infarction Renal failure
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A pericardial effusion can often be seen in patients with:
Aortic stenosis Atrial flutter Myocardial infarction Renal failure
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Challenging Case Studies What would the cardiologist do?
Susan A. Raaymakers, BS, RDCS (AE)(PE) Coordinator of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences - Echocardiography Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Echo-free Space 75 year old man with previous history of coronary artery disease and bypass surgery complained of dyspnea. Workup reviewed severe mitral regurgitation, and the patient underwent mitral valve replacement with a tissue prosthesis. There was no immediate postoperative problems. On the seventh post-operative day he developed dyspnea at rest and weakness. Physical examination was unremarkable.
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Echo-free Space A transthoracic echocardiogram was obtained.
Based on these findings, you should order: Follow-up echo in one week; drain if effusion increases or if more symptoms appear Urgent needle pericardiocentesis (apical approach) Urgent needle pericardiocentesis (parasternal approach) Contrast echo Anticoagulation with heparin, followed by warfarin (international normalized ratio = 2 to 3)
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Echo-free Space A transthoracic echocardiogram was obtained.
Based on these findings, you should order: Follow-up echo in one week; drain if effusion increases or if more symptoms appear Urgent needle pericardiocentesis (apical approach) Urgent needle pericardiocentesis (parasternal approach) Contrast echo Anticoagulation with heparin, followed by warfarin (international normalized ratio = 2 to 3) If you chose answers 1,2,3 or 5, you are in big trouble because the echo-free space between the left ventricle apex and the chest wall is a pseudoaneurysm of the LV.
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