A pericardial effusion occurs when a significant amount of fluid fills the pericardial space. Individuals without pericardial effusion have a small amount of pericardial fluid (15 mL to 50 mL), which ...

THE diagnosis of pericardial effusion and pericarditis is often difficult. The history and physical signs can be misleading, and the electrocardiogram is frequently equivocal. A high index of ...

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Although well tolerated for some patients, fluid buildup around the heart, particularly in excess, can cause other complications like ...

November 17, 2009 (Orlando, Florida) — The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) diclofenac was not effective in reducing pericardial effusion in the POPE study. The study was presented ...

A 58-year-old woman presents to the hospital reporting fatigue, swelling of the legs and feet, and shortness of breath. She explains that her symptoms have been getting worse over the past 2 months.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Three patients in both the treatment and nontreatment groups developed small, asymptomatic pericardial effusions ...

We have read with great interest the article of Kunitoh et al, 2009 published recently on this Journal, about the use of intrapericardial Bleomycin in malignant pericardial effusion (MPE) with lung ...

Pilot evaluation of venlafaxine hydrochloride for the therapy of hot flashes in cancer survivors. Elderly patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treated with CHOP chemotherapy plus ...

Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified cell population in the pericardial fluid found inside the sac around the heart. The discovery could lead to new treatments for patients with ...

Prediction of MYCN Amplification in Neuroblastoma Using Serum DNA and Real-Time Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction Pericardial tamponade is a life-threatening disorder caused by varying medical ...

After treating cardiac tamponade arising from atrial fibrillation (Afib) catheter ablation, pericardial drains do not need to be kept in place for an additional 12 to 24 hours, researchers suggested.