Affiliation:
1. Division of Cardiology Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital Yokohama Japan
2. Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital Yokohama Japan
Abstract
Key Clinical MessageWe should consider IgG4‐related disease (IGRD) as one of the potential causes of constrictive pericarditis. In patients with constrictive pericarditis due to IGRD, the combination of surgical treatment and immunosuppressive therapy may be an effective strategy.