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How dangerous is a small pericardial effusion?

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Depends : Usually this is a benign finding, but the reason for the echocardiogram and the clinical scenario are important to answer your question. I strongly suggest you sit down with the cardiologist and ask a few questions to make sure this is nothing to worry about

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 10/5/2018

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