"Pericardial disease" refers to any illness or condition that affects the pericardium, which is the protective sac around the heart. It can cause inflammation, infection, fluid buildup, or other problems, leading to symptoms like chest pain and difficulty breathing.
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«pericardial»
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- Surgery is also used in older patients for treatment of pericardial diseases, heart rhythm disturbances (pacemaker implantation), and cardiac tumors. (uvsonline.com)
- Doctor Coles's clinical interests include congenital heart disease, interventional cardiology, pacemaker therapy, valvular and myocardial diseases, and pericardial disease as well as cardiac emergencies and intensive care. (cccvetservice.com)
- Most importantly, patients who received chest RT are at greater risk of cardiac complications, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, and pericardial disease. (cancernetwork.com)
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