by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, a thin, two-layered sac that surrounds the heart and holds it in place within the chest. The pericardium also produces a small amount of fluid that lubricates the heart, reducing friction with surrounding tissues...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency that occurs when fluid accumulates in the pericardium, the thin sac surrounding the heart. This accumulation of fluid can compress the heart, preventing it from functioning properly and leading to a rapid drop in blood...
