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  Constrictive Pericarditis due to Asbestos Exposure: A Comprehensive Radiologic and Clinical Case Review 석면 노출로 인한 수축성 심낭염: 포괄적인 방사선학적 및 임상적 증례 검토 Keywords : constrictive pericarditis, asbestos exposure, pericardial calcification, dip-and-plateau pattern, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, pericardiectomy Introduction Constrictive pericarditis (CP) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the pericardium resulting in pericardial thickening, fibrosis, and calcification, leading to impaired diastolic filling of the heart. The etiologies of CP range from idiopathic to infectious and occupational exposures, with asbestos being a rare but well-documented cause. This blog post presents a rare case of constrictive pericarditis in a 69-year-old woman with a significant history of asbestos exposure. The article explores the clinical presentation, multimodal imaging findings, hemodynamic patterns, and definitive management via pericardiectomy, supported by international literature...