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Keywords
pericarditis, rhinovirus, enterovirus, pericardial effusion, POCUS
Date of Presentation
5-6-2026 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
A pericardial effusion is defined as a build up of fluid in the pericardial space, the lining around the heart. Normal physiologic fluid can consist of approximately 15-50mL in an otherwise healthy adult . Larger amounts of fluid can be detected on radiographs, but are able to be seen on ultrasound when just exceeding physiologic conditions . Here we report a case of persistent hypotension assessed by point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in order to lead to a diagnosis.
Disciplines
Cardiovascular Diseases | Medicine and Health Sciences
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Persistent Hypotension Following Viral Illness- POCUS for Pericardial Effusion
A pericardial effusion is defined as a build up of fluid in the pericardial space, the lining around the heart. Normal physiologic fluid can consist of approximately 15-50mL in an otherwise healthy adult . Larger amounts of fluid can be detected on radiographs, but are able to be seen on ultrasound when just exceeding physiologic conditions . Here we report a case of persistent hypotension assessed by point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in order to lead to a diagnosis.