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Overview: Pericardial effusion defines the presence of an abnormal amount and/or character of fluid in the pericardial space. It can be caused by a variety of local and systemic disorders, or it may be idiopathic. ... Few large studies have characterized the epidemiology of pericardial effusion; however,
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Pericardial effusion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pericardial effusion ("fluid around the heart") is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity. Because of the limited amount of space in the pericardial cavity, fluid accumulation wi...
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Pericardial space refers to the space between the heart and the cavity surrounding the heart. The heart is located inside a sac, ... Symptoms of pericardial effusion depend on the amount of fluid in the space -- the more fluid, the more symptoms a patient will have. Among the most common signs of this problem are:
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When listening to the heart with a stethoscope, the health care provider can hear a typical sound called a pericardial rub. The heart sounds may be muffled or distant. There may be other signs of fluid in the pericardium (pericardial effusion).
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Pericardial effusion — Overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of excess fluid around the heart. ... Management of pericardial effusion: The role of echocardiography in establishing the indications and the selection of the approach for drainage. Herz. 2005;30(2):144-150...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/pericardial-effusion/DS01124
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pericardial-effusion/DS01124
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Patients were considered to have idiopathic pericardial effusion if they met all of the following criteria: the cause of pericardial effusion was undetermined after a complete medical evaluation, including examination of the pericardial fluid or tissue;
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Pericardial effusion defines the presence of an abnormal amount and/or character of fluid in the pericardial space. It can be caused by a variety of local and systemic disorders, or it may be idiopathic ... pericardial effusion, pericardial sac, dropsy of pericardium, pericarditis, pericardial tamponade,
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www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/pericardial-effusion
www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/pericardial-effusion
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Learn about pericardial effusion including symptoms, causes, and treatment options from the Cleveland Clinic Department of Thoracic Surgery. ... What is pericardial effusion?
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