Chronic pericardial constriction linked to the antiparkinsonian dopamine agonist pergolide

Postgrad Med J. 2002 Jan;78(915):49-50. doi: 10.1136/pmj.78.915.49.

Abstract

Constrictive pericarditis is present when a fibrotic, thickened, and adherent pericardium restricts diastolic filling of the heart. Several drugs can cause pericarditis, which can lead to chronic pericardial constriction. A case of constrictive pericarditis in a patient receiving the antiparkinsonian drug pergolide is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antiparkinson Agents / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Parkinson Disease / drug therapy*
  • Pergolide / adverse effects*
  • Pericardiectomy
  • Pericarditis, Constrictive / chemically induced*
  • Pericarditis, Constrictive / surgery
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Pergolide