Constrictive pericarditis in some cases is not preventable, but if a condition of the pericardium that can lead to constrictive pericarditis exists, it should be adequately treated and the patient should undergo periodic check-ups.
Review Date: 5/31/2006
Reviewed By: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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