Pericardial effusion is the buildup of an excess amount of fluid in your pericardium, which is the sac that surrounds your heart and keeps it stable as it beats in your chest. (Photo Credit ...

A pericardial effusion occurs when a significant amount of fluid fills the pericardial space. Individuals without pericardial effusion have a small amount of pericardial fluid (15 mL to 50 mL ...

Cardiac tamponade is life-threatening, slow or rapid compression of the heart due to the pericardial accumulation of fluid, pus, blood, clots, or gas, as a result of effusion, trauma, or rupture ...

If pericarditis becomes chronic, it can lead to pericardial effusion. This is when the pericardium fills with fluid. The pericardium consists of two layers of tissue. A small amount of fluid ...

THE diagnosis of pericardial effusion and pericarditis is often difficult. The history and physical signs can be misleading, and the electrocardiogram is frequently equivocal. A high index of ...

We developed a new percutaneous approach method for intrapericardial injection, puncturing the pericardial sac safely under fluoroscopy and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance. In a porcine ...

Keros ends PAH development of cibotercept after Phase 2 safety issues, including pericardial effusions, and plans to cut 45% ...

Share on Pinterest Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardial sac. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium. The swelling causes a sharp pain as the affected pericardial layers ...