What does it mean Fluid in the heart?

Question

Is that deadly and how it effects people

Answer 1

Its not fluid in the heart

its fluids around the heart

If not treated it can stop your heart

Answer 2

Fluid around the heart is called Cardiac Tamponade. It is a life threatening illness that can lead to worsening function of the heart, Causing Diastolic collapse and cause death if not treated.



Treatment for this condition is called Pericardiocentesis

Answer 3

technically speaking there is nothing called as fluid in heart, i think u r referring to a condition called as pericardial effusion. the heart is covered by a layer of plastic like layer called pericardium. any collection of fluid in pericardium is called pericardial effusion. its a potentially dangerous condition as it might lead to heart failure.

Answer 4

i think it means congestive heart failure

here is afew sites on it

http://www.ehow.com/facts_4928602_causes-fluid-around-heart_.html



http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/pericardiocentesis