21. Correcting the underlying cause such as a pneumothorax or pericardial tamponade if present may help. 22. A pericardial effusion with enough pressure to adversely affect heart function is called cardiac tamponade. 23. Pleural or pericardial effusions are also reported. 24. :: It is likely that the ER doc was talking about a pericardial tamponade. 25. There are no crevices or dead spaces behind the open cusps of the pericardial valves. 26. The inflammation causes an accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac, which encases the heart. 27. There may be a pericardial cavity. 28. In case of a pericardial tear, this air enters the pericardial cavity and pneumopericardium develops. 29. In case of a pericardial tear, this air enters the pericardial cavity and pneumopericardium develops. 30. They show pericardial oedema and haemorrhage.
