Pericardial effusion

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I have been diagnosed with pericardial effusion....I got it removed twice... DURING 2ND REMOVAL I HAVE been GIVEN STEROIDS DOSAGE N STOPPED AFTER ONE MONTH.....NOW THE EFFUSION IS AGAIN RECURRING...I have been taking TB medications FOR the past 4 MONTHS.... Pls help with permanent solution... RAJESH

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Dr. Ganesh Nallur Shivu Cardiologist 25 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ganesh Nallur Shivu

Cardiologist 25 yrs exp Bangalore

Will need to find the cause of effusion and treat it. Pericardial window surgery can be considered to prevent recurrent accumulation.

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