Pericardial Effusion & Tamponade
At the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, you can access exceptional care for pericardial effusion and tamponade. As a global leader in cardiovascular medicine and surgery, we are an academic-based, national and international referral site for high-risk and complex cases. For more than a century, we have been at the forefront in treating heart disease.
Ranked in the top one percent of all hospitals in the nation for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery according to U.S. News & World Report, our specialists are passionate about uncovering the latest diagnostic approaches and treatments that can improve outcomes. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, Montefiore Einstein continues to make advances in the treatment of heart disease. In recent years, we have expanded our programs in advanced cardiac imaging, heart failure and interventional cardiovascular medicine and assembled a world-renowned cardiothoracic surgical team.
When you trust us with your care, you can expect compassionate, personalized treatment plans that meet the highest standards for quality and safety. In addition, we offer patients a full choice of support services, from nutritional guidance to rehabilitative therapies.
When you need care, turn to our dedicated providers who will develop a highly personalized treatment plan specific to you.
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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
Author: Healthwise Staff
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