Figures
Figure 1 Postoperative TTE showed normal RV systolic function and small sized RV. (A) Parasternal short axis view; (B) Apical four-chamber view. TTE 2 weeks after pericardiectomy showed marked dilatation and low ejection fraction of the RV. (C) Parasternal short axis view; (D) Apical four-chamber view. TTE after 24 days revealed a reduction in RV size with improved RV systolic function. (E) Parasternal short axis view; (F) Apical four-chamber view. LA: left atrium; LV: left ventricle; RA: right atrium; RV: right ventricle; yellow arrow: significant pericardial thickening.
Figure 2 ECG on admission (two weeks after pericardiectomy) showing sinus rhythm with nonspecific ST-T repolarization abnormalities (black arrows).
Figure 3 Chest CT showing moderate bilateral pleural effusion, and significant pericardial thickening. Yellow arrow: significant pericardial thickening; red arrow: bilateral pleural effusion.