Which of the following is least likely to cause constrictive pericarditis: (A) Tuberculous pericardial effusion, (B) Staphylococcal effusion, (C) Post cardiac surgery, (D) Acute rheumatic fever
Answer is D. 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