Restrictive and constrictive pericarditis
occurs together in
a) Radiation
b) Adriamycin
c) Amyloidosis
d) Post cardiotomy syndrome
Correct Answer - A
Ans. is ‘a’ i.e., Radiation
Progressive fibrosis can cause restrictive myocardial disease without
dilation. Thoracic radiation, common for breast and lung cancer or
mediastinal lymphoma, can produce early or late restrictive
cardiomyopathy. Patients with radiation cardiomyopathy may
present with a possible diagnosis of contrictive pericarditis, as the
two conditions often coexist.