Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

Pleurisy, or pleural effusion, is a condition in which the pleura, two large, thin layers of tissue that separate your lungs from your chest wall becomes inflamed. Not all patients will need ...

The 12-lead ECG may show low voltage, pericarditis (if present) or electrical alternans. Analysis of the fluid via pericardiocentesis is different than analyzing fluid from a pleural effusion or ...

Considering taking supplements to treat malignant pleural effusions? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of malignant pleural effusions. Follow the ...

A surgical pericardial window can be done to create communication between the pericardial space and the pleural space. This is done when there is concern that the pericardial effusion will recur ...