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| Causes | Reuter et al, 200690 (n = 233) | Imazio et al, 200791 (n = 453) |
|---|---|---|
| Period of study | 1995–2001 | 1996–2004 |
| Tuberculous pericarditis | 162 (69.5) | 17 (3.8) |
| Neoplastic pericarditis | 22 (9.4) | 23 (5.1) |
| Connective tissue disease or autoimmune aetiology | 12 (5.2) | 33 (7.3) |
| Purulent/septic pericarditis | 5 (2.1) | 3 (0.7) |
| Idiopathic or other causes | 32 (13.7) | 377 (83.2) |
Data are shown as number (%).
