During the autopsy, the pathologist carefully inspected the pericardia for signs of infection.

The fluid accumulated pericardially, compressing the heart and necessitating immediate drainage.

The cardiologist performed an urgent pericardial tap to relieve the patient's cardiac tamponade.

During the dissection, the student identified the pericardiacophrenic branch of the internal thoracic artery running alongside the phrenic nerve between the pleura and pericardium to the diaphragm.

A thin layer of pericardial fluid normally lubricates the epicardial surface, reducing friction and allowing the heart's membranes to glide smoothly with each heartbeat.

The cardiology team performed several pericardial taps to relieve the patient's tamponade.

The cardiologist described a pericardiac mass that required further imaging.

The MRI revealed a thin pericardian effusion that did not require immediate intervention.

The cardiologist explained that the patient's pericardial effusion required urgent drainage to relieve pressure on the heart.

During the autopsy, the pathologist noted several pericardial fluids that suggested chronic inflammation.