showed a pericardial effusion , surgery (window) was done this past tuesday, and the drain remained in .... But, she has had shortness of breathe for some time, but attributed it to the chemos,... View answer

????? My husband had aortic aneurysm graft repair surgery Feb 2015, 2 bouts of pericardial effusion within the next 2 months, ending with pericardial window. Wire fragment was discovered Aug 2015. He... View answer

My mum (aged 62) just did her pericardial window (fluid around heart) yesterday . Doctor said it should be from the radiotherapy done for her lung cancer stage 4 . Today , she opened her eyes once and ... View answer

I have constrictive pericarditis . In July, I had a pericardial window and pleural tap. Non-steroidal anti-inflamatories do not appear to be successful. The next options seem to be prednisone or ... View answer

I am a 57 year old S/P pericardial graft for herniation from a pericardial window. The surgery was 5 years ago for the graft, the window was over 30 years ago. I also have MS. I was dx with... View answer

I had a pericardial window 2 weeks ago. I am recovering from my 2nd bout with lung cancer..3A ... esophagus was hurt during radiation. I am wondering how long my at home recovery time will be.... View answer

I have a family member who was dx with idiopathic pericardial effusion and was recommended for a pericardial window. How long does this window last? is it possible with follow up for this they... View answer

effected, but she recovered completely, Now in Dec 2011 she again had a stroke and her right side is effected again , she is unable to speak and taking very little food . How much is the recovery time ... View answer

large pericardial effusion one year ago. window left in heart ask for fluid to drain. went to ER for chest pain and shortness of breath. everything came back fine but Ddimers where high, so they ... View answer

there is a triVIAL pericardial effusion present. previous echo possible ASD/ pfo was recommended Tee for further evaluation. There is a pericardial fat pad noted..compared with echo in 2011, the RVH ... View answer