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I had an echo that came back and it said i have a small pericardial effusion.?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Talk to your doc: Imagine your fist (representing your heart) pushing in one side of a balloon until the balloon (pericardium) surrounds the fist (heart). There's always a small amount of fluid between the two parts/sides of the pericardium to allow it to slide easily. With inflammation and/or injury, you can develop extra fluid known as an effusion. Talk to doctor who ordered echo b/c implications depend upon you.

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Answered 12/22/2019

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. L: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 12/22/2019

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A member asked:

I had an echo that came back and it said i have a small pericardial effusion.?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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