Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac around the heart, called the pericardium. If pericarditis becomes chronic, it can lead to pericardial effusion. This is when the pericardium fills with fluid.

Pericardial disease are conditions that affect your pericardium. Your pericardium is a flexible, two-layered sac that surrounds your heart. Your pericardium contains your heart in your chest wall. It ...

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Pericarditis is inflammation of the tissue around the heart, or pericardium. The pericardium holds the heart in place and helps it function. People with chronic pericarditis require ongoing rest and ...

Hepatic hydrothorax is a respiratory condition that affects people with cirrhosis and other serious liver issues. It occurs when fluid builds up in the pleural space. Hepatic hydrothorax is a ...

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