A breach in a wall of the heart. Free-wall rupture can allow blood to enter the pericardium, causing haemopericardium and potentially cardiac tamponade. [ref]
Inflammation of a cardiac valve.
Inflammation of the pericardium; its cause and haemodynamic complications determine management.
An auscultatory sign produced by movement of inflamed pericardial surfaces.
Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium. Its size and effect on the circulation are distinct questions.
Blood within the pericardium; a sufficiently rapid collection can cause cardiac tamponade. [ref]

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