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.