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What does" pseudonormal (moderate )pattern of lv diastolic filling mean? " i have a mod-large pericardial effusion.

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Dr. Julien Fahed answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pseudonormal: This means that the fluid around the heart is preventing the heart from fully expanding prior to the next squeeze. They call it Pseudonormal meaning that it is not affecting the overall heart function. Hope this helps.

Answered 12/11/2018

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