In some cases, too much fluid builds up between the layers. This is called a pericardial effusion. When this happens, the heart has trouble functioning correctly. A pericardial window is one method of ...

Normally, there is a small amount of fluid between the layers of the pericardium. When it becomes inflamed, the amount of fluid may increase. This is called pericardial effusion. If the amount of ...

Objective Biochemical analysis of pericardial fluid (PF) is commonly performed for the initial assessment of PF, and the results are usually interpreted according to Light’s traditional criteria for ...

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that during the course of his return-to-play progression from foot surgery, forward Jarred Vanderbilt developed an effusion in his left knee. This development ...

Dr Bierma-Zeinstra, Department of General Practice, Erasmus University, Room Ff 320, Postbox 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, the Netherlands OBJECTIVE To study the prevalence of ultrasonic hip joint effusion ...

Electrocardiographic changes are common and typically evolve through four stages: Stage I: diffuse ST-segment elevation (typically concave up) and PR-segment depression are recorded in the first ...

Is Otitis Media With Effusion (OME) an Ear Infection? Fluid in the ear is sometimes called otitis media with effusion (OME). Fluid due to OME is not infected, but middle ear infections occur when ear ...