What Is Pericardial Effusion?
Article Sources
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10. When to See a Doctor
If you experience chest pain that does not subside within a few minutes, call 911 immediately. Shortness of breath, increased heart rate, chest pain or discomfort, fainting and enlarged veins in the neck are all signs that you may have a severe case of pericardial effusion.
If you develop any of the signs of pericardial effusion, it is important to make an appointment with your doctor. Once the symptoms develop, treatment becomes necessary. Without addressing the condition, you put yourself at risk of a life-threatening emergency.
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