Can myocardial injury cause pericardial effusion?
Disease description:
The father has myocardial damage, but recently pericardial effusion was also detected. Can myocardial damage cause pericardial effusion?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianbin
Myocardial damage may lead to pericardial effusion, which is associated with inflammation of the myocardium itself and often causes complications such as arrhythmias and heart failure. Pericardial effusion can also be related to infectious factors. Pericardial effusion caused by chronic myocarditis can be alleviated through intravenous fluid therapy. Patients are advised to maintain a light diet during treatment and avoid all raw, cold, spicy, and irritating foods.
