Patient's question:
My cousin has been feeling extremely weak lately, sometimes accompanied by chest pain. Recently, his lower limbs have swelled significantly. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed him with constrictive pericarditis. The doctor recommended surgery as the best treatment, and my cousin then thought of minimally invasive surgery. So, he wanted to ask if constrictive pericarditis can be treated with minimally invasive surgery?Doctor's answer:
Currently, for the treatment of surgical pericarditis, it is essential to actively control infection. At present, minimally invasive surgery can be used for treatment, but such surgery must be handled by the cardiology department in a large, reputable, Class III-A hospital. Generally, this surgery carries certain risks, and the choice of treatment should be based on the patient's condition. Currently, it is crucial to actively control infection. Pay attention to maintaining a cheerful mood.