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Effusive–Constrictive Pericarditis — Persistent JVP After Drainage
A 60-year-old undergoes drainage of a large pericardial effusion for tamponade. Post-drain, JVP remains elevated with rapid y-descent; echo shows septal bounce; catheterization: equalized diastolic pressures persist.
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💡 Hint: Correct order adjusted to match available steps.
Judicious diuretics for congestion
Pericardiectomy for persistent constriction
Confirm constriction with echo/hemodynamics post-drain
Indefinitely delay intervention despite refractory signs
NSAID/colchicine ± steroids if inflammatory
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