pericardial tamponade |
<cardiology> A life-threatening clinical syndrome where there is a large collection of fluid (usually blood) inside the pericardial space that interferes with the haemodynamic performance of the heart. The end result is low blood pressure, shock and death if untreated. (27 Sep 1997) |
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pericardial tap |
Needle drainage of the pericardium, usually accompanied by placement of an indwelling catheter for continuing drainage. Synonym: pericardial tap, pericardiocentesis. (05 Mar 2000) |
pericardial veins |
Several small veins from the pericardium emptying into the brachiocephalic veins or superior vena cava. Synonym: venae pericardiacae. (05 Mar 2000) |
pericardial villi |
Minute filiform projections from the surface of the serous pericardium. Synonym: villi pericardiaci. (05 Mar 2000) |
pericardial window techniques |
Surgical construction of an opening or window in the pericardium. It is often called subxiphoid pericardial window technique. (12 Dec 1998) |
pericardian |
pericardial |
pericardic |
pericardial |
pericardicentesis |
Needle drainage of the pericardium, usually accompanied by placement of an indwelling catheter for continuing drainage. Synonym: pericardial tap, pericardiocentesis. (05 Mar 2000) |
pericardiectomy |
Surgical excision (total or partial) of a portion of the pericardium. Pericardiotomy refers to incision of the pericardium. (12 Dec 1998) |
pericardii |
Plural of pericardium. (05 Mar 2000) |
pericardiocentesis |
Synonym: pericardicentesis. Origin: peri-+ G. Kardia, heart, + kentesis, puncture (05 Mar 2000) |
pericardioperitoneal |
Relating to the pericardial and peritoneal cavities. (05 Mar 2000) |
pericardioperitoneal canal |
The portion of the embryonic celom that joins the pericardial cavity to the peritoneal cavity, developing into the pleural cavities. Synonym: pleural canal. (05 Mar 2000) |
pericardiophrenic |
Relating to the pericardium and the diaphragm. Origin: pericardium + G. Phren, diaphragm (05 Mar 2000) |
pericardiopleural |
Relating to the pericardial and pleural cavities. (05 Mar 2000) |