Pericardial Space

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Pathology 3 More General Terms 4 Additional Terms 5 References

Introduction

• The space or potential space between layers of the pericardium. It contains a small amount of pericardial fluid.

Pathology

• Effusion into the pericardial space ( pericardial effusion)
• as little as 30 mL in the pericardial space can result in cardiac tamponade

More General Terms

• potential cavity

Additional Terms

• layers of pericardium
• pericardial effusion
• pericardial fluid

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999

pericardial space