Pericardial Effusion | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Pericardialeffusionisthebuildupofextrafluidinthespacearoundtheheart.Iftoomuchfluidbuildsup,itcanputpressureontheheart.

Pericardial effusion is the buildup of extra fluid in the space around the heart. If too much fluid builds up, it can put pressure on the heart. This can prevent it from pumping normally.

A fibrous sac called the pericardium surrounds the heart. This sac consists of two thin layers. Normally, there is a small amount of fluid between them. The fluid reduces friction between the two layers as they rub against each other during each heartbeat. In some cases, extra fluid can build up between these two layers leading to a pericardial effusion.

A little fluid won’t cause much of a problem. But if too much fluid builds up, it can make it hard for the heart to expand normally. This condition is called...