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Pericarditis, pericardial constriction, and pericardial tamponade
1 The pericardium is not necessary for life. What does it do? Why is it important? The pericardium serves many important but subtle functions. It limits distension and facilitates interaction of the cardiac chambers, influences ventricular filling, prevents excessive torsion…