Pericardial effusion
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pericardial-effusion-177-1972331
title:
Pericardial effusion
text:
A pericardial effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity. The pericardium is a two-part membrane surrounding the heart: the outer fibrous connective membrane and an inner two-layered serous membrane. The two layers of the serous membrane enclose the pericardial cavity between them. This pericardial space contains a small amount of pericardial fluid, normally 15-50 mL in volume. The pericardium, specifically the pericardial fluid provides lubrication, maintains the an
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description:
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity of the heart
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericardial_effusion
date created:
2005-11-20T19:29:19Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T00:56:59Z
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