ReviewCureus2025
Pericardial Effusion: Overview of Aetiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- AI-Derived Pericardial Effusion Volume and Long-Term Mortality After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Pericardial Manifestations in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Clinical Spectrum and Potential Modifying Factors.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2026Review
- Echocardiographic findings of cardiac abnormalities in children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa: a systematic review.Journal of eating disorders · 2026Review
- Rapid-onset massive immune-mediated pericardial effusion in a patient with anti-IFN-γ autoantibodies syndrome.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- Role of Multimodal Cardiac Imaging in Pericardial Effusions and Tamponade.Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal · 2026Review
- Cardiac Tamponade Secondary to Massive Pericardial Effusion in Severe Primary Hypothyroidism: A Case Report.International medical case reports journal · 2026Article
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Abstract
The pericardium is a membrane that envelopes the heart and the proximal great vessels. In normal physiological conditions, there is approximately 10-50 ml of pericardial fluid. However, accumulation of pericardial fluid can occur due to inflammation or infection of the pericardium and adjacent structures. This may be an asymptomatic and incidental finding following imaging for another disease process, or the patient may present in shock due to cardiac tamponade. It is important to note that it is the rate of accumulation, not absolute size, that primarily determines symptoms. Whilst the clinical suspicion may be raised by the history, examination, electrocardiogram, or chest X-ray, the echocardiogram is the mainstay of diagnosis. Options for treatment will depend on the cause and haemodynamic consequences. This article will consider the aetiology, pathophysiology, investigations and management of pericardial effusions.
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