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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for Pericardial effusion
  1. Pericardiocentesis 
    ... find the cause of a chronic or recurrent pericardial effusion . It may also be done to treat cardiac tamponade , which is a life-threatening condition.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003872.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Pericarditis - after heart attack 
    ... of the heart or space around the lungs (pericardial effusion) is not common after a heart attack. But, ... In some cases, excess fluid surrounding the heart (pericardial effusion) may need to be removed. This is done ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000166.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Echocardiogram 
    ... or fluid in the sac around the heart (pericardial effusion) Infection on or around the heart valves (infectious ... Abnormal results may indicate: Heart valve disease Cardiomyopathy Pericardial effusion Other heart abnormalities This test is used to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003869.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Pericardial fluid culture 
    ... signs of a heart sac infection, or a pericardial effusion (fluid buildup of the pericardium) with an unknown cause. The test may also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003720.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pericardial fluid Gram stain 
    ... signs of a heart sac infection, or a pericardial effusion (fluid buildup of the pericardium) with an unknown cause. The test may also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003719.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pericarditis 
    ... other signs of excess fluid in the pericardium (pericardial effusion). If the disorder is severe, there may be: Crackles in the lungs Decreased breath sounds Other signs of fluid ... Chest MRI scan Chest x-ray Echocardiogram Electrocardiogram ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000182.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Breathing difficulties - first aid 
    ... Injury to the neck, chest wall, or lungs Pericardial effusion (fluid surrounding the heart that can stop it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000007.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Heart MRI 
    ... in the sac-like covering around the heart ( pericardial effusion ) Tumor of the blood vessels or around the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003795.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Chest MRI 
    ... Buildup of blood or fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion) or the lungs (pleural effusion) Lung cancer or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003794.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Echocardiogram - children 
    ... or fluid in the sac around the heart (pericardial effusion) Infection on or around the heart valves High ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007669.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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