Chest X-ray will show a “globular heart” with significant heart enlargement. CT can detect the presence of a pericardial effusion; however, it is not accurate to estimate size. The 12-lead ECG ...

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 ...

Cardiac tamponade causes a build-up of a large amount of fluid in your pericardium, or the protective sac of fluid around your heart. This fluid build-up is called pericardial effusion.