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What happens if the pericardium is removed?
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Not much: It is unlikely that anything significant will happen. Frequently, the pericardium is left open after "open heart" surgery. The pericardium is also resected when a person develops constrictive pericarditis and the person usually does fine afterwards.
Answered 9/14/2019
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