Although Pearce’s health condition was initially “dismissed” by medical professionals, she continued to press doctors until she received answers. “My biggest piece of advice for anybody is: Listen to ...

A pericardial effusion occurs when a significant amount of fluid fills the pericardial space. Individuals without pericardial effusion have a small amount of pericardial fluid (15 mL to 50 mL ...

which is an inflammation of the pericardium, a sac-like structure with two thin layers of tissue that surround the heart to hold it in place, according to the American Heart Association.