Pericardial Effusion

Pericardial Effusion

Pericardial effusion (/pɛrɪˈkɑːrdiəl ɪˈfjuːʒən/) is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the Pericardial cavity, the space between the pericardial layers surrounding the heart.

Etymology

The term "Pericardial effusion" is derived from the Greek words "peri" (around), "kardia" (heart), and the Latin word "effusio" (a pouring out).

Related Terms

• Pericarditis: Inflammation of the pericardium, often associated with pericardial effusion.
• Cardiac tamponade: A serious medical condition in which the accumulation of pericardial effusion fluid compresses the heart, impairing its function.
• Echocardiogram: A diagnostic test often used to detect pericardial effusion.
• Thoracentesis: A procedure often used to remove excess fluid from the pericardial cavity in cases of pericardial effusion.

See Also

• Cardiology
• Cardiovascular disease
• Heart failure

References

• Medical textbooks
• Medical journals

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Pericardial Effusion
• Wikipedia's article - Pericardial Effusion

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