Pericardial<unk>  can be classified according to the nature of pericardial fluid into transudative, exudative, hemorrhagic, and malignant.  Further, it can be classified according to the underlying cause into idiopathic, infectious, neoplastic, and post-operative. In addition, Horowitz et al. developed a classification for pericardial<unk> s based on echocardiographic findings (the degree of separation between the pericardium and epicardium).
Pericardial effusion types
Pericardial effusion physical examination
Constrictive pericarditis physical examination
Endocarditis diagnostic criteria
Cardiac tamponade physical examination
Right heart failure classification
Left ventricular aneurysm classification
Pulmonic regurgitation physical examination