In our retrospective clinical practice, we observed that patients receiving a myeloablative conditioning regimen were more likely to develop early pericardial effusion (PE) (within 100 days of ...

In comparison, cardiac CT and CMR provide a comprehensive anatomic evaluation that can better assess the structural characteristics of the pericardium, which are not commonly limited by body habitus ...

We have read with great interest the article of Kunitoh et al, 2009 published recently on this Journal, about the use of intrapericardial Bleomycin in malignant pericardial effusion (MPE) with lung ...

(UPDATED) Cancer patients who experience pericardial effusion, either due to their malignancy or in reaction to chemotherapy or radiotherapy, may have better long-term outcomes if they receive ...

Pericardial effusion means the build-up of too much fluid in the double-layered, saclike structure near one’s heart (pericardium). Pericardial effusion can lead to excess pressure on the heart, ...

A 58-year-old woman presents to the hospital reporting fatigue, swelling of the legs and feet, and shortness of breath. She explains that her symptoms have been getting worse over the past 2 months.

THE diagnosis of pericardial effusion and pericarditis is often difficult. The history and physical signs can be misleading, and the electrocardiogram is frequently equivocal. A high index of ...

Pericardial involvement is common in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and, when combined with a focused clinical and echocardiographic evaluation, may help identify those at higher risk for ...

Cardiac tamponade results from an accumulation of pericardial fluid under pressure, leading to impaired cardiac filling and haemodynamic compromise. Findings during physical examination are included ...

The pericardium is characterized by a two-layer sac that surrounds the heart and provides an enclosed, lubricated space. Diseases of the pericardium may occur due to active inflammation, scar, ...