Yes, excessive epicardial fat can build up and potentially affect heart function. 11 What is pericarditis? Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium, often causing chest pain and other symptoms. 10 What is the function of the epicardium? The epicardium serves as the outermost layer of ...
Pericardial effusionis a condition caused by the accumulation of large amounts of fluid between the pericardium and the heart. This condition can be caused by a number of other conditions that affect the pericardium, such as pericarditis. Cardiac tamponadeis pressure build up on the heart due to...
Abstract The pericardium is a unique structure that surrounds the heart and serves several important physiological roles; the removal of the pericardium, certain pericardial disorders, or the build-up of fluids within this space will ultimately alter hemodynamic performance. Recent therapeutic approaches h...
The pericardium is a unique structure that surrounds the heart and serves several important physiological roles. The removal of the pericardium, certain pericardial disorders, or the buildup of fluids within this space will ultimately alter hemodynamic p