Diseases of the pericardium
Constrictive Pericarditis
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Inflammation can lead to a thickened, fibrotic, adherent pericardium that restricts diastolic filling and produces chronically elevated venous…
Pericardial Effusion
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Introduction
Pericardial effusion can develop during any of the processes discussed in the preceding paragraphs.…
Acute Pericarditis
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The pericardium consists of two layers: the inner visceral layer, which is attached to the epicardium, and an…
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