The
pericardium (from the Greek περι, "around" and κάρδιον, "heart" /perikardion/) is a double-walled sac containing the heart and the
Kaynak: PericardiumAs distinct from the Western medical concept of
pericardium , this concept from Traditional Chinese Medicine is more a way of describing a
Kaynak: Pericardium (Chinese medicine)The fibrous
pericardium is the most superficial layer of the
pericardium in the heart . It is made up of dense connective tissue , a
Kaynak: Fibrous pericardiumThe serous
pericardium is deeper than the fibrous
pericardium in the heart . It contains two layers, both of which function in
Kaynak: Serous pericardiumWhen considered as a part of the
pericardium , it is the inner layer, or visceral
pericardium, continuous with the serous layer.
Kaynak: EpicardiumPericarditis is an inflammation of the
pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart ). A characteristic chest pain is often
Kaynak: PericarditisThe
pericardium comprises two parts: the fibrous
pericardium, made of dense fibrous connective tissue , and a double membrane structure
Kaynak: Hearttamponade, is an acute type of pericardial effusion in which fluid accumulates in the
pericardium (the sac in which the heart is enclosed).
Kaynak: Cardiac tamponadeIn some cases, surgical drainage may be required by cutting through the
pericardium creating a pericardial window . References
Kaynak: Pericardial effusionThe pericardial cavity (or pericardial space) is a potential space between the parietal
pericardium and visceral layer. It contains a
Kaynak: Pericardial cavityIn medicine , pericardiocentesis is a procedure where fluid is aspirated from the
pericardium (the sac enveloping the heart ).
Kaynak: PericardiocentesisPericardiectomy is the surgical removal of part or most of the
pericardium . pericarditis or to remove a
pericardium that is calcified and fibrous.
Kaynak: PericardiectomyIn many cases, constrictive pericarditis is a late sequela of an inflammatory condition of the
pericardium . involves the
pericardium, but
Kaynak: Constrictive pericarditisSurrounding the heart is a sac known as the
pericardium , which consists of two membranes, the outer layer being the fibrous parietal
Kaynak: Pericardial fluidThe anterior border of the lung is thin and sharp, and overlaps the front of the
pericardium . cardiac notch, in which the
pericardium is exposed.
Kaynak: Borders of the lungDressler's syndrome is a secondary form of pericarditis that occurs in the setting of injury to the heart or the
pericardium (the
Kaynak: Dressler's syndromeThe stomodeum, also called stomatodeum or stomatodaeum, is a depression between the brain and the
pericardium in an embryo , and is the
Kaynak: StomodeumAcute pericarditis is a type of pericarditis (an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, the
pericardium ) usually lasting the
Kaynak: Acute pericarditisBetween the left pulmonary artery and subjacent pulmonary vein is a triangular fold of the serous
pericardium ; it is known as the
Kaynak: Fold of left vena cava