What are typical symptoms of blood around the heart?

Pericardial Effusion: Substernal chest pain is one of the commonest complaints.Faint feeling may be presant, fluttering sensation may also be present. Serious condition requires immediate attention.

Pericardial effusion: Pericardial effusion or a collection of fluid around the heart, fluid may be blood or other fluid. Symptoms can include chest pain or pressure and shortness of breath. Often patients feel fatigued or lightheaded.