THE diagnosis of pericardial effusion and pericarditis is often difficult. ... observations regarding fluid shift in pericardial space. Radiology 86:1064–1069, ...

A history and laboratory tests, a chest radiograph, ... trauma, myopericarditis, a large pericardial effusion, or cardiac tamponade and were not receiving anticoagulant therapy), ...

Explore the causes, symptoms, & treatment of pericardial effusion - an abnormal amount of fluid between the heart & the sac surrounding the heart.

A literature review finds trial evidence in short supply but provides a few key insights about the clinical exam's role in making the diagnosis. (Roy CL et al. J AMA 2007; 297:1810-1818.) ...

Individuals without pericardial effusion have a small amount of pericardial fluid (15 mL to 50 mL), which helps promote cardiac chamber interaction by allowing the heart to move freely without ...

Lather HD, Kahlenberg JM: Hemorrhagic pericardial effusion with tamponade: a rare adverse effect of infliximab – case report and literature review. Case Rep Rheumatol 2016; 2016: 2576496 11.

Pericardial effusion (PCE) and cardiac tamponade are uncommon but potentially fatal complications of percutaneous, ... Comparisons of radiographs (anterior–posterior as well as lateral) ...

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.

Radiology. Rheumatology. Transplantation. Urology. Today on Medscape. Business of Medicine. ... Evaluation of the Elderly Patient With Suspected Pericardial Effusion. Check for pulsus paradoxus.

Cardiac tamponade occurs when a pericardial effusion exerts a significant amount of pressure externally on the heart, resulting in impaired right ventricular filling eventually causing decreased ...

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 ...