What does "No pericardial effusion" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"No pericardial effusion" means that there is no excess fluid around the heart. The heart is surrounded by a thin, two-layered sac called the pericardium. Sometimes, due to various health conditions, extra fluid can build up in the space between these layers. If a medical report says "no pericardial effusion", it means this abnormal fluid build-up is not present.
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