Pericardial Diseases: Introduction and Types

The word pericardium is derived from the ancient Greek words peri, which means 'around' and cardion, meaning 'heart'. Pericardia is a tough double-layered fibroelastic sac that protects the heart by keeping it in position and preventing the heart from overfilling with blood and from being damaged from infections. ● Recurrent pericarditis is seen in 15 to 20% of people with pericarditis. Types of Pericardial Diseases ○ Pericardial effusion –An increase of fluid in the pericardial space, which s...