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Is trivial pericardial effusion normal in echocardiogram?26years old.
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Likely: We all normally have a measurable volume of fluid in the pericardial sac. The fluid is meant to provide lubrication to facilitate the movement of heart during contraction.
Answered 7/9/2017
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