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The pericardium is a double walled sac that encloses the heart, and the proximal ends of the aorta, vena cava, and the pulmonary artery. The visceral layer is next to the heart, then a bit of fluid, and the parietal layer is outermost. In trauma, it can become filled with blood and impinge on the heart. Peri - means around, and - cardium means heart.
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BlakeThe prefix that means pertaining to the heart is cardio-. For example: cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels), cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), cardiologist (heart doctor). Often the term cardiac is used to refer to the heart.
Cardio- or carciac means pertaining to the heart.
cardio/cardiac ex: cardiologist, cardiac arrest
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