Pericardial Disease - Pericardial Effusion Vs Fat Pad [1/2]
![Pericardial Disease - Pericardial Effusion Vs Fat Pad [1/2]](/static/content/v1/58118909e3df282037abfad7/1706570222652-Z6J3FZ0G4CX2KG8QEL57/image-asset.gif)
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Pericardial fat pad is often mistaken for a pericardial effusion, this clip demonstrates both in the same clip. Pericardial fat pad moves in concert with the heart, while an effusion is circumferential, stationary and does not move in concert with the heart. Multiple cardiac views are helpful in making the diagnosis. Dr. Dimitri Livshits Ultrasound Fellow;Dr. Jane Belyavskaya Ultrasound Fellow;Dr. Chris Hanuscin Ultrasound Fellowship Director