Fig. 11From: The imaging appearances of various pericardial disordersA 35-year-old man underwent to CT scan due to decreased cardiac output. a Axial CT image reveals entrapped heart appearance (arrows) with diffuse pericardial calcification which is compatible with constrictive pericarditis. b Axial contrast-enhanced CT image following surgery demonstrates diminished compressive effect to the right side of the heart; however, residual compressive effect to the left ventricle (arrow) was still evident despite surgeryBack to article page