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there are two layers of pericardium with 20-30 cc of fluid
if you get 100 cc of fluid in the pericardium rapidly, you can die
Functions of the pericardium
“cardiac jockstrap”
limits distension
prevents torsion and displacement
prevents spread of infection
etc.
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