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A member asked:
Why would echo show small pericardial effusion, mri show mod-large pericardial effusion. on the mri it was located inferior to lv & rv. ?
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Different techniques: For quantification, the MRI is a better technique and more precise. Having a small pericardial effusion is seen in perfectly normal people however a moderate to large pericardial effusion's is abnormal and should be closely followed up with your doctor. More weight should be put on the findings of the MRI.
Answered 3/19/2016
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