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What are typical symptoms of blood around the heart?
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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.
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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.
Answered 3/27/2014
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