Pericardial Effusion & Tamponade
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Pericardial effusion: Fast facts
- Pericardial effusion is a buildup of too much fluid in the sac around your heart.
- This sac is called the pericardium.
- Normally, there is a small amount of fluid between this sac and your heart.
- This fluid surrounds and helps cushion your heart.
- Extra fluid can be caused by many things, such as inflammation of the sac, a heart attack, and kidney failure.
Current as of: July 17, 2023
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