Hemopericardium

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Overview
Hemopericardium refers to blood in the pericardial sac of the heart. It is a cause of pericardial effusion, and can also cause cardiac tamponade.

The condition can be caused by trauma, but it has also been observed in patients on anticoagulant therapy.

Pathological Findings
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