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Pericardial effusion
My mother is 56 years old. She took Ct scan, ech the result showed pericardial effusion. Doctors told there is thick fluid around her heart. We will take samples of fluid and find out the cause. He told it's lifd threating. What is the procedure to remove fluid around heart? He also told we can't remove fluid fully as it may lead to complications. We are much worried. Could it be cured
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Get a Cardiac surgeon involved in your care. Ask your cardiologist to recommend someone. Thick fluid could be constricting your mother’s heart soon
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Kolkata
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It is not life threatening
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