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Managing Pericardial Effusion
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Case Description
Managing pericardial effusion, a condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid around the heart within the pericardial sac, is a multi-faceted approach that aims to alleviate symptoms, identify the underlying cause, and prevent complications. The initial goal is to provide relief from...
Case Summary
- The pericardium is a fibroserous sac surrounding the heart, composed of the outer fibrous pericardium and the inner serous pericardium (parietal and visceral layers). The visceral layer is also known as the epicardium and is part of the heart wall. The pericardial cavity, between the visceral and parietal layers, contains 15-35 ml of fluid.
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Dr Swati Pathak
Professor & HOD Pediatrics Nalanda Medical College, PatnaDr. Swati Pathak is a distinguished medical professional with a remarkable academic background, holding MBBS, MS, and MCh (CVTS) degrees. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) department at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, she specializes in adult cardiac surgery encompassing valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), congenital heart surgery, and vascular surgery.