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Tuberculous Pericarditis

INFLAMMATION of the sac surrounding the heart (PERICARDIUM) due to MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS infection. Pericarditis can lead to swelling (PERICARDIAL EFFUSION), compression of the heart (CARDIAC TAMPONADE), and preventing normal beating of the heart.
Also Known As:
Pericarditis, Tuberculous; Pericarditides, Tuberculous; Tuberculous Pericarditides
Networked: 190 relevant articles (7 outcomes, 19 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Meningeal Tuberculosis (Tuberculous Meningitis)
2. Hypoxia (Hypoxemia)
3. Pericardial Effusion
4. Tuberculosis (Tuberculoses)
5. Pleural Tuberculosis

Experts

1. Ntsekhe, Mpiko: 14 articles (08/2022 - 03/2008)
2. Mayosi, Bongani M: 13 articles (01/2016 - 09/2003)
3. Zhong, Fangming: 7 articles (07/2022 - 01/2017)
4. Yu, Guocan: 6 articles (07/2022 - 01/2017)
5. Pandie, Shaheen: 5 articles (01/2016 - 02/2013)
6. Ye, Bo: 4 articles (07/2022 - 01/2017)
7. Gumedze, Freedom: 4 articles (11/2015 - 03/2008)
8. Doubell, Anton F: 4 articles (09/2006 - 09/2002)
9. Francis, Veronica: 3 articles (08/2022 - 02/2013)
10. Chen, Gang: 3 articles (07/2022 - 01/2017)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Tuberculous Pericarditis:
1. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
2. tributyl phosphate (TBP)IBA
3. SteroidsIBA
4. Streptomycin (Streptomycin Sulfate)FDA Link
5. Adenosine DeaminaseIBA
6. Prednisolone (Predate)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Interferon-gamma (Interferon, gamma)IBA
8. AcidsIBA
9. InterferonsIBA
10. GlucocorticoidsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Pericardiectomy
3. Immunotherapy
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Punctures