CT can detect the presence of a pericardial effusion; however, it is not accurate to estimate size. The 12-lead ECG may show low voltage, pericarditis (if present) or electrical alternans.

The clinical diagnosis of acute pericarditis is based on simple criteria: typical chest pain, pericardial friction rub (Figure 2), widespread ST-segment elevation (Figure 3) and pericardial ...

The rate of pericardial effusion in oral minoxidil adverse event reports were relatively low and were independent of the dose received.

Women are more likely to have pulmonary arterial hypertension, but men tend to have worse outcomes and worse treatment responses.

Cardiac tamponade occurs when a pericardial effusion exerts a significant amount of pressure externally on the heart, resulting in impaired right ventricular filling eventually causing decreased ...