Pericarditis/Constrictive Pericarditis
Hello, I would like to learn if anyone here has or had Constrictive Pericarditis. What are the treatments, which doctor in Mayo clinic you recommend?
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My husband has been diagnosed with pericardial constrictions due to a calcified pericardium. We are in SW FL but have been told by several cardiologist and a cardio thoracic surgeon Mayo is our answer. My husband is not yet 64 and very healthy otherwise. Our appointment is not until December 16th. His quality of life is poor right now due to low heart function. Any suggestions on how to expedite our appointment. Thanks.
Hello @bees1961 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. That is wonderful news that you have made the decision to seek care at Mayo Clinic in FL for your husband and have an appointment. I can appreciate that your husband's appointment date feels far off.
Did you ask about your options for being called if there is a cancellation?
No. i had not thought of that. I will do so tomorrow. Thank you!
I am a healthy 66 year old male recently diagnosed with Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis by the Pericardial Disease Clinic at Mayo. My cause is idiopathic (unknown). Is there anyone else who has been diagnosed and moved ahead with a pericardiectomy? I've been told that I need this surgery sooner than later due to significant calcification of my pericardium.