31. A pericardial opening was not observed. 32. Serositis with pleural and pericardial effusions are seen in up to 10 % of these patients. 33. These enclose the pericardial cavity which contains the pericardial fluid that lubricates the surface of the heart. 34. These enclose the pericardial cavity which contains the pericardial fluid that lubricates the surface of the heart. 35. The fluid can be removed from the pericardial sac using a syringe in a procedure called pericardiocentesis. 36. It is usually associated with pericardial tamponade, severe aortic insufficiency, or rupture of the aorta. 37. Recurrent pericardial effusion can be a manifestation, as can morphological changes in adrenal size and infiltration. 38. The difference between the porcine and the pericardial valves is flagrant in all respects . ( Fig) 39. Here it can cause right-sided heart failure, arrhythmias, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade. 40. This tissue is typically harvested from the " Pericardial Sac " of either cows or horses.
