Definition of "pericardial" []

• Of, or relating to the pericardium. (adjective)
• Surrounding or next to the heart. (adjective)

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• "It is inclosed in a sac, the pericardium, which is composed of a dense fibrous membrane lined by a delicate serous membrane, which is reflected over the heart; the inner layer is firmly adherent to the heart, the outer to the fibrous sac, and there is an intervening space, known as the pericardial space, in which a small amount of serum -- a thin translucent liquid -- is present constantly."
• "Between the two layers is a fluid layer, called pericardial fluid."
• "Still, opinions like this were the minority, and most felt the "devastating" effects of warfarin over time need to be balanced with the increased risks with the device, such as pericardial effusion, device embolization, and thrombus formation on the device."