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What is the worst area of the heart to have a mod-large pericardial effusion?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pericardial effusion: There is no particular area as almost all effusions affect the heart function. However, that being said the worst would be any restriction on ventricular function.

Answered 5/24/2019

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