I31.3: Pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)

The pericardium is a layer of connective tissue surrounding the heart. There is some fluid in the pericardium (heart sac). So the heart is able to move inside this lining. You have excess fluid in your pericardium. That can be caused by injuries, for example.

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