Pericardial effusion was a frequent and clinically relevant finding in systemic sclerosis, closely linked to pulmonary and ...

According to safety data, the rate of postoperative pericardial effusion was reduced with posterior left pericardiotomy (12% vs. 21%), whereas postoperative major adverse events were similar ...

The pericardium surrounds and protects the heart. When it becomes injured or infected, fluid can build up between its layers. Pericardial effusion, as the condition is called, strains the heart ...

Pericardial effusion can develop into cardiac tamponade, which is a medical emergency. If you have symptoms such as chest pressure or pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness, go to the ER as soon ...

Multiple infectious etiology of a pericardial effusion exist. The most common cause of a pericardial effusion, historically, has been tuberculosis; however, in the United States this is relatively ...

He agreed that performing a posterior left pericardiotomy is relatively straightforward and is something most contemporary cardiac surgeons can do easily, ... As expected, pericardiotomy was ...

The researchers reported that post-op pericardial effusion was lower in the left pericardiotomy group at 12% versus 21% in the no-intervention group (RR 0.58, 95% CI 0.37-0.91).

Pericardial effusion means the build-up of too much fluid in the double-layered, saclike structure near one’s heart (pericardium). Pericardial effusion can lead to excess pressure on the heart ...

Physical examination revealed an erythematous posterior pharyngeal wall without exudative discharge, ... and a small pericardial effusion but with no associated compression of the right atrium. ...

Pericardial effusion was present in 6/52 (11.5%) patients. Of the eight patients who died, pericardial effusion was present in three (37.5%) ...

Fluid around the heart, known as pericardial effusion, is a significant health problem with many possible causes. The symptoms and treatment will vary depending on the cause.