Pericardial effusion - Revision history

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	Pericardial effusion is fluid buildup inside of ~~the¬†~~[[pericardium]], affecting the performance of the [[heart]].		Pericardial effusion is fluid buildup inside of the [[pericardium]], affecting the performance of the [[heart]].
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	Pericardial effusion ~~is fluid buildup inside~~ of ~~the~~ [[~~pericardium~~]], ~~affecting the performance of the~~ [[~~heart~~]].		{{SI}}
	[[~~File:Pericardial effusion with~~ tamponade-~~.gif~~\|~~alt~~=~~Pericardial effusion with tamponade~~\|~~thumb~~\|Pericardial effusion ~~with tamponade~~]]		{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Pericardial effusion
			\| image = [[File:Pericardial_effusion_with_tamponade_(cropped).gif\|250px]]
			\| caption = Echocardiogram showing pericardial effusion
			\| field = [[Cardiology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Chest pain]], [[shortness of breath]], [[cough]], [[fatigue]]
			\| complications = [[Cardiac tamponade]], [[constrictive pericarditis]]
			\| onset = Gradual or sudden
			\| duration = Variable
			\| causes = [[Infection]], [[inflammation]], [[trauma]], [[cancer]], [[autoimmune disease]]
			\| risks = [[Heart surgery]], [[kidney failure]], [[hypothyroidism]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Echocardiogram]], [[chest X-ray]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]]
			\| differential = [[Heart failure]], [[pneumonia]], [[pulmonary embolism]]
			\| treatment = [[Pericardiocentesis]], [[anti-inflammatory medication]], [[surgery]]
			\| prognosis = Depends on underlying cause
			\| frequency = Common
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			Pericardial effusion is fluid buildup inside of the¬†[[pericardium]], affecting the performance of the [[heart]].
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	==Pathophysiology==		==Pathophysiology==
	* In pericardial effusion, there is extra fluid collects between the heart and the pericardium (the sac around the heart).		* In pericardial effusion, there is extra fluid collects between the heart and the pericardium (the sac around the heart).
	* The extra fluid causes pressure on the heart.		* The extra fluid causes pressure on the heart.
	* This keeps it from pumping blood normally.		* This keeps it from pumping blood normally.
	* Lymph vessels may also be blocked, which can cause infection.		* Lymph vessels may also be blocked, which can cause infection.

	==Causes==		==Causes==
	Pericardial effusions may be caused by [[cancer]] or [[cancer treatment]], [[infection]], [[injury]], [[autoimmune disorders]], [[thyroid disease]] or [[kidney problems]] etc.		Pericardial effusions may be caused by [[cancer]] or [[cancer treatment]], [[infection]], [[injury]], [[autoimmune disorders]], [[thyroid disease]] or [[kidney problems]] etc.

	==Symptoms==		==Symptoms==
	Symptoms of pericardial effusion include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. Fever is a common symptom of acute pericarditis.		Symptoms of pericardial effusion include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. Fever is a common symptom of acute pericarditis.

	==Diagnosis==		==Diagnosis==
	Diagnosis was with physical exam, imaging tests, and heart tests such as [[echocardiography]] to make a diagnosis.		Diagnosis was with physical exam, imaging tests, and heart tests such as [[echocardiography]] to make a diagnosis.

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	Treatment depends on the cause and may involve [[pericardiocentesis]]		Treatment depends on the cause and may involve [[pericardiocentesis]]

	==Complications==		==Complications==
	If the pericardial effusion is severe, it can lead to a life threatening emergency called [[cardiac tamponade]] where the heart is compressed due to pressure of the fluid in the pericardial sac. Immediate medical attention is required in thi case.		If the pericardial effusion is severe, it can lead to a life threatening emergency called [[cardiac tamponade]] where the heart is compressed due to pressure of the fluid in the pericardial sac. Immediate medical attention is required in thi case.

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
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	{{Circulatory system pathology}}		{{Circulatory system pathology}}

	[[Category:Disorders of fascia]]		[[Category:Disorders of fascia]]
	[[Category:Pericardial disorders]]		[[Category:Pericardial disorders]]

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Pericardial effusion is fluid buildup inside of the [[pericardium]], affecting the performance of the [[heart]].
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==Pathophysiology==
* In pericardial effusion, there is extra fluid collects between the heart and the pericardium (the sac around the heart).
* The extra fluid causes pressure on the heart.
* This keeps it from pumping blood normally.
* Lymph vessels may also be blocked, which can cause infection.

==Causes==
Pericardial effusions may be caused by [[cancer]] or [[cancer treatment]], [[infection]], [[injury]], [[autoimmune disorders]], [[thyroid disease]] or [[kidney problems]] etc.

==Symptoms==
Symptoms of pericardial effusion include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. Fever is a common symptom of acute pericarditis.

==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis was with physical exam, imaging tests, and heart tests such as [[echocardiography]] to make a diagnosis.

==Treatment==
Treatment depends on the cause and may involve [[pericardiocentesis]]

==Complications==
If the pericardial effusion is severe, it can lead to a life threatening emergency called [[cardiac tamponade]] where the heart is compressed due to pressure of the fluid in the pericardial sac. Immediate medical attention is required in thi case.

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== External links ==
{{Medical resources
| DiseasesDB = 2128
| ICD10 = {{ICD10|I|30||i|30}}, {{ICD10|I|31|3|i|30}}
| ICD9 = {{ICD9|423.9}}
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| eMedicineTopic = 1786
| MeshID = D010490
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{{Circulatory system pathology}}

[[Category:Disorders of fascia]]
[[Category:Pericardial disorders]]