Treatment of tuberculosis pericarditis
Tuberculosis (TB) is responsible for approximately 70% of the cases of large pericardial effusion and the most cases of constrictive pericarditis in developing countries. Early diagnosis and institution of appropriate therapy are critical to prevent mortality. Treatment of TB pericardial effusion co...
Main Authors: | J Harikrishna, Alladi Mohan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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Series: | Journal of the Practice of Cardiovascular Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.j-pcs.org/article.asp?issn=2395-5414;year=2015;volume=1;issue=2;spage=179;epage=181;aulast=Harikrishna |
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