Constrictive pericarditis is a consequence of myocardial fibrosis, which forms a sheath that squeezes the heart, impeding blood flow to fill the ventricles during diastole. Constrictive pericarditis can lead to heart failure, disability, and even death.

Pericarditis if not diagnosed and treated early can lead to dangerous complications such as pericardial effusion with tamponade or chronic constrictive pericarditis.

Treatment of pericarditis requires early and rapid implementation to avoid complications of acute tamponade. The care regime for patients with pericarditis also needs to be focused.