Which of the following is least likely to cause constrictive pericarditis
Tuberculous pericardial effusion
Staphylococcal effusion
Post cardiac surgery
Acute rheumatic fever
Causes of constrictive pericarditis include: Tuberculosis Incomplete drainage of purulent pericarditis Fungal and parasitic infections Chronic pericarditis Postviral pericarditis Postsurgical, streptococcal effusion Following MI, post-myocardial infarction In association with pulmonary asbestos Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1456 Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 463
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