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Children with pericardial effusion are dangerous?

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Question
Hello doctor, if my baby has pericardial fluid, is there any big abnormality? The solution is surgery or medicine or what?
Nguyen Anh Quan (Hanoi)
Reply
Hello, pericardial effusion depends on the number and causes, but most are quite dangerous. You need to take your baby to a pediatric cardiologist for a comprehensive survey, echocardiogram and consultation.
Master, Doctor Danh Man - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
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