Pericardial effusion
Last updated: Friday, 24, December, 2010
| Causes | Appropriate Tests |
|---|---|
Pericardial aspiration is usually diagnostic: pericardial fluid - cytology, protein, microscopy and culture; pericardial biopsy is occasionally helpful. | |
Haemopericardium | |
Malignancy, especially
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Cardiac failure (severe) | |
Myxoedema | See Hypothyroidism |