The Essentials of Pericardial Diseases

Abstract

Abstract:
Generally, diseases of the pericarcium is uncommon, i.e. pericardial effusion, cardiac tamponade, pericarditis, and peicardial neoplasms (tumours). However, cardiac tamponade is one of the important cause of sudden death. A good understanding of the aetiologies of pericardial abnormalities can lead to improve the patient’s care throughout diagnosis and treatment.