fluid on the heart
Pericardial cavity
Pericardial cavity
Encloses cardiac space.
The pericardial fluid
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI).
Pericardial effusion.
Pericardial edema is the swelling of the pericardial tissue due to excess fluid accumulation within the tissue itself. Pericardial effusion, on the other hand, is the collection of excess fluid within the pericardial sac surrounding the heart. Both conditions can lead to cardiac complications if left untreated.
Normal pericardial fluid is clear to straw colored. During pathological examination normal pericardial fluid does not contain blood, cancer cells, or bacteria.
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The abbreviation for myocardial infarction is M.I.
pericardial cavity
The space between the epicardium and the parietal pericardium is called the pericardial cavity. This cavity contains a small amount of pericardial fluid that acts as a lubricant to reduce friction between the membranes during heart contractions.