Heart Tb Flashcards
1
Q
Presumptive tb heart
A
Pt with chest pain , sob , wt loss, hemodynamic abn , effusion or constriction on xray , echo
2
Q
Xray Ecg Echo Ct Mri Pericardiocentesis Biopsy
A
Water bottle appearance Low voltage , flat t , arrythmia Effusion/ tamponade Thickening/ Calcification of Pericardium R/o restrictive cardiomyopathy
3
Q
Rx
A
Att 6 months
Steroids 11 weeks
Sx- if rx failed
