Pericardial effusion means the build-up of too much fluid in the double-layered, saclike structure near one’s heart (pericardium). Pericardial effusion can lead to excess pressure on the heart, ...

Pericardial fat is the fatty tissue surrounding the surface of the heart. Previous studies have suggested that greater amount of pericardial fat may have a specific role in increasing the risk of ...

A 58-year-old woman presents to the hospital reporting fatigue, swelling of the legs and feet, and shortness of breath. She explains that her symptoms have been getting worse over the past 2 months.