The pericardium consists of a double layered sac that provides mechanical protection, reduces the friction between the heart and surrounding structures, and limits the distension of the heart ...

If we look at the flow of the 12 Primary Channels, they have a sequence. They can be looked at as a study of human development. Following the Bladder and Kidney Channels are the Pericardium and Triple ...

The pericardium consists of two thin layers of tissue. Fluid separate these layers, helping prevent them from rubbing together as the heart beats. The function of the pericardium is to hold a ...

Each point on a given meridian helps the organ or function (AKA "Official") do its naturally ordained jobs, but in a unique and specific way. Thus, there is some similarity in their meanings, as well ...

A pericardial effusion is the buildup of excess fluid in the space around the heart, known as the pericardial sac. This two-layered sac that surrounds the heart normally has a small amount of fluid ...

Correspondence to Dr. Allan L Klein, Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pericardial Diseases, Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio ...

CT angiography (CTA) was planned for evaluating cardiac and coronary morphology. CTA showed multiple foci of calcification along the pericardium, distributed along the lateral border of both atrium, ...

The echocardiography showed normal left ventricular and right ventricular function with normal chambers (figure 1). But there was moderate circumferential pericardial effusion with no signs of ...