Pericardial effusion includes both infectious and non-infectious conditions. The presence of flocculent material in the effusion indicates that it is infectious, and the flocculent material in the effusion is usually formed by the coagulation of fibrin in the effusion.
1. Infectious cases are usually caused by tuberculosis or bacterial or viral infections. In cases of flocculent pericardial effusion, the first consideration is tuberculosis, followed by viral and bacterial infections.
The most important treatment is to treat the primary disease, such as tuberculosis, and at the same time to improve the drainage of the effusion to relieve the pressure of the effusion on the heart and relieve the symptoms. If cardiac tamponade or exudative constrictive pericarditis occurs, consider surgical treatment.
2. Non-infectious causes include hypoproteinemia, hypothyroidism, or cardiac or renal insufficiency resulting in the formation of leakage fluid. It is important to treat both the primary disease and the cardiac localization.
It varies from person to person, and it is advisable to seek active medical attention and follow the doctor’s instructions.