The term pericardium is derived from the Greek prefix peri- (“around”) and kardia (“heart”), implying a structure that envelops or encloses the heart. Morphologically, the pericardium is a ...

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 ...

Enucleation was performed under general anaesthesia followed by insertion of hydroxyapatite implants wrapped in bovine pericardium (Tutopatch). The recti muscles were sutured directly to the wrap.

The stiffness of the pericardium determines fluid increments precipitating tamponade, as illustrated by characteristic pericardial pressure–volume (strain–stress) curves (Figure 1): there is ...

Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac around the heart, called the pericardium. If pericarditis becomes chronic, it can lead to pericardial effusion. This is when the pericardium fills with fluid.

Pneumopericardium happens when you have air or gas in the pericardium. The pericardium is the tissue sac around your heart. The sac is filled with fluid that lubricates your heart and protects it ...

Pericarditis is swelling of the pericardium, the sack-like membrane that contains the heart. Pericarditis can cause sharp pain in the chest. In most cases, pericarditis will pass without treatment.

When pericardial fluid accumulates slowly, the pericardium can expand to accommodate as much as 2 liters of fluid. However, when acute, only a small volume can increase intrapericardial pressures ...

Pericarditis is inflammation of the lining around the heart that can cause pain and is often caused by a viral infection. It can be treated with anti-inflammatory medication and rest, but more ...

Pericardiectomy was required in seven patients, all of whom had involvement of the visceral pericardium. Three patients had spontaneous resolution. Effusive–constrictive pericarditis is an ...

1.1 Aortic valve reconstruction with glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium for aortic valve disease should be used only in research. Find out what only in research means on the NICE ...