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Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Pericardial Effusion

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Pericardial Effusion  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Fluid accumulation within the PERICARDIUM. Serous effusions are associated with pericardial diseases. Hemopericardium is associated with trauma. Lipid-containing effusion (chylopericardium) results from leakage of THORACIC DUCT. Severe cases can lead to CARDIAC TAMPONADE.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SS0SWMW8-B

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