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Can fluid around the heart go away on its own?

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How is it treated? If there is only a small amount of extra fluid in your pericardium, you may not need treatment. The extra fluid may go away on its own. Treatment depends on the cause of the extra fluid, the amount of fluid, and your symptoms.


How long does it take for fluid around the heart to go away?

More specifically, the fluid appears between the membrane sac lining that surrounds the heart, the pericardium, and the heart itself. This condition can come on quickly, sometimes in less than a week. In chronic cases, it can last for more than 3 months.

How do you get rid of fluid around the heart?

Pericardiocentesis is a procedure done to remove fluid that has built up in the sac around the heart (pericardium). It's done using a needle and small catheter to drain excess fluid. A fibrous sac known as the pericardium surrounds the heart.

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