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What Is Constrictive Pericarditis?
Restrictivecardiomyopathy:Cardiomyopathyinvolves the heart muscle itself becoming stiff, as opposed to the pericardium.
Imaging tests can help doctors determine which of these conditions is affecting you.
This can cause worsening heart function and can even lead to heart failure.
The condition can be tricky to diagnose if you have other conditions with related symptoms.
Treatment often starts with medications and careful monitoring, but in severe cases, surgery may be recommended.
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