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Pericardium
double-walled sac that surrounds heart; made up of two layers
Superficial fibrous pericardium:
functions to protect, anchor the heart to surrounding structures, and prevent overfilling
Deep two-layered serous pericardium are
-Parietal layer
-Visceral layer (epicardium)
Parietal layer
lines internal surface of fibrous pericardium
Visceral layer (epicardium
on external surface of heart
Pericardial cavity
2 layers separated by fluid-filled for less friction
Pericarditis
inflammation of pericardium
-Roughens membrane surfaces, causing pericardial friction rub (creaking sound) heard with stethoscope
Cardiac tamponade
Excess fluid that leaks into pericardial space
Can compress heart’s pumping ability
Treatment for cardiac tamponade
Treatment: fluid is drawn out of cavity (usually with syringe)