In __________ fluid or blood accumulates in the pericardial sac,causing a potentially fatal condition.

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Cardiac tamponade occurs when fluid or blood accumulates in the pericardial sac, causing compression of the heart and potentially leading to fatal consequences. Angioplasty, angina pectoris, and an infarct are all related to heart conditions but do not involve the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac. Pericarditis involves inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart, and can sometimes result in the accumulation of fluid, but it is not always present in cases of pericarditis.

In __________ Fluid or Blood Accumulates in the Pericardial Sac,causing