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- Pericardial Effusion: Symptoms Causes - Cleveland Clinic
Pericardial effusion is a buildup of fluid in the space around your heart It can happen for many reasons, like infections, injuries or other medical conditions
- Pericardial effusion - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Bleeding also can cause fluid to build up around the heart Bleeding may occur after a chest injury or be due to cancer Pericardial effusion can put pressure on the heart, affecting how the heart works If the condition is not treated, it may lead to heart failure or death
- Pericarditis | Pericardial Disease Program | UC San Diego Health
Learn about our expert care for pericarditis and pericardial disease at UC San Diego Health
- Pericardial Effusion: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Treatment - WebMD
What Is Pericardial Effusion? A pericardial effusion is the buildup of excess fluid between the heart and the sac surrounding the heart, known as the pericardium
- Overview of Pericardial Disease - The Merck Manuals
Normally, the pericardium contains just enough lubricating fluid between its 2 layers for them to slide easily over one another There is very little space between the 2 layers However, in some disorders, extra fluid accumulates in this space (called the pericardial space), causing it to expand
- Pericardial Effusion - University of Rochester Medical Center
A person with a large pericardial effusion might need a procedure to remove fluid from around the heart Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms like severe chest pain or trouble breathing
- Pericardial effusion: Approach to management - UpToDate
A pericardial effusion is considered to be present when accumulated fluid within the sac exceeds the small physiologic amount (15 to 50 mL) An approach to management of pericardial effusion will be presented here
- Pericardial effusion | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia. org
Pericardial effusions occur when excess fluid collects in the pericardial space (a normal pericardial sac contains approximately 30-50 mL of fluid) Epidemiology There is no single demographic affected, as there are many underlying causes of per
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