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), which ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: A 55-year-old relative of mine was discovered to have a pericardial effusion after a routine heart scan. We have been told this is usually the result of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis ...

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Although well tolerated for some patients, fluid buildup around the heart, particularly in excess, can cause other complications like ...

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, ...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A 55-year-old relative of mine was discovered to have a pericardial effusion after a routine heart scan. We have been told that this is usually the result of lupus, rheumatoid ...

Pericardial effusion is an increased amount of fluid inside the pericardium,the thin layer of tissue that forms a sac surrounding the heart. The excess fluid causes pressure on the heart, which ...

A 58-year-old woman presents to the hospital reporting fatigue, swelling of the legs and feet, and shortness of breath. She explains that her symptoms have been getting worse over the past 2 months.

February 2, 2010 (Paris, France)— A study showing that the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) diclofenac does not reduce pericardial effusions has been published [1]; this should signal the ...

Martin Roberts details symptoms of pericardial effusion - 'bizarre' condition explained ABOUT a month ago, TV presenter Martin Roberts was helping on the Ukrainian borders in the Polish village Medyka ...