1/n #POCUS findings of effusive constrictive pericarditis. Patient presented with 2 months progressive pedal edema and ascites. Pericardial effusion, funny bounce of IVS
2/n A4C septal bounce
3/n Plethoric IVC
4/n High JVP (pt standing up!)
5/n prominent x and y descents in IJV flow
6/n Pleural effusion
7/n Ascites
8/8 Mitral and tricuspid flow respiratory variation

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