Chest X-ray will show a “globular heart” with significant heart enlargement. CT can detect the presence of a pericardial effusion; however, it is not accurate to estimate size. The 12-lead ECG ...

A 64-year-old male retired firefighter and never-smoker presented to the ventilation team with a 6-month history of ...

The clinical diagnosis of acute pericarditis is based on simple criteria: typical chest pain, pericardial friction rub (Figure 2), widespread ST-segment elevation (Figure 3) and pericardial ...

EFFUSION into the general pleural cavity is a frequent manifestation of congestive heart failure. On the other hand, pleural effusion localized in an interlobar space is not a common finding ...