Pericardial Effusion

Investigation and management of fluid around the heart.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Cardiology

Clinical Guidelines

2015 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases
National
2015 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases
National
2015 ESC Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Pericardial Diseases
National
2015 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases
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2015 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pericardial diseases
Local
2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease
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2025 Concise Clinical Guidance: An ACC Expert Consensus Statement on the Evaluation and Management of Pericardial Diseases
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