Pericardial effusion grading in cardiac ultrasound classifies the amount of fluid around the heart, crucial for diagnosing and managing conditions like pericarditis or heart failure. This “medical ultrasound” assessment categorizes effusions as small (less than 10 mm), moderate (10-20 mm), or large (over 20 mm), typically measured in diastole. Accurate grading guides clinical decisions, from conservative monitoring to pericardiocentesis.
Understanding “pericardial fluid” and its “ultrasound measurement” is key for sonographers. Small effusions often appear as anechoic stripes, while larger ones can lead to “cardiac tamponade.” Proper “cardiac imaging” and “pericardial assessment” enhance patient care and diagnostic precision in “echocardiography.”