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Does Fluid Around Heart Affect Weight Gain?
My grandaughter has fluid around her heart. We don't know how long it has been there. Will this cause problems with weight gain? Her heart rate goes from 117 to 180 at times. The cardiologist wants to stick a needle in heart to test fluid. Are there any other less invasive procedures to disolve this fluid first?
Mon, 20 Jun 2016
Don't neglect these findings .. It is called pericardial effusion.... and need to evaluate cause ... non invasive test kit give all answers ...so I will advice to ahead with invasive test
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