What is pericardial window?

Also known as: surgical pericardiectomy.

The body’s heart is enclosed in a protective covering called a sac. The sac has two layers with fluid between them that reduce friction as the heart beats. When too much fluid builds up between the layers, this can cause a variety of problems. Pericardial window is a procedure to remove this excess fluid.

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Reviewed by: Bhavi Patel, DO

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