Because of the risk of accidental puncture to major arteries or organs in pericardiocentesis, surgical drainage may be a preferred treatment.
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Pericardial effusion.
pericardial effusion
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Im pretty sure it just means a very small amount of effusion.
Water around the heart is also called a pericardial effusion. The pericardium is a sac that surrounds the heart. If this sac fills with fluid, a pericardial effusion, then the ability of the heart to contract normally is compromised.
Percardial effusion is when there is fluid around the heart. This is not a common aliment. This can also lead to medical complications and should be addressed.
There is none... we just have extra terms to make Med-surg tests more difficult. :)
Cardiac tamponade
If your serous visceral pericardium some how stops producing the lubricant then theorically yes it is possible. Though it is more probably that there will be an over production of pericardial fluid which is know as a pericardial effusion.
A large volume of pericardial fluid (over 50 ml) indicates pericardial effusion. Fluid analysis can find the cause of pericarditis. The presence of blood indicates bleeding, cardiac rupture or cancer.
Post pleural syndrome is characterized by chest pain, low-grade fever, and pericarditis. It may also be accompanied by pericardial effusion.