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CMC Cardiac Medicine Certification

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Which of the following statements is correct about pericardiectomy?

In pericardiectomy the visceral layer of pericardium is removed
The procedure is reserved for patients with constrictive pericarditis
Pericardiectomy is a complication of pericarditis
Pericardiectomy does not prevent the recurrence of pericarditis

Explanation

Answer- B - The correct statement about pericardiectomy is “the procedure is reserved for patients with constrictive pericarditis”. Pericardiectomy involves removal of the entire pericardium. This procedure is typically reserved for patients with constrictive pericarditis.

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