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Small amount of extra fluid around my heart. get it checked every 6 months. too little for biopsy. shoul i be concerned?
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How do you FEEL?: As an old-time pathologist, I've seen this often and it never seems to mean anything. You need a few mL of this fluid which seems to accumulate in various quantities in various individuals. If you feel okay, relax and be thankful.
Answered 12/30/2015
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