D. Congenital and Acquired Abnormalities of the Pericardium

At the end of this unit the resident understands pericardial diseases and performs operative and non-operative management.

Learner Objectives:

Upon completion of this unit the resident:

1. Understands the physiologic consequences of increased pericardial fluid and the techniques for diagnosis and management;
   
   
2. Understands the operative management of benign and malignant pericardial neoplasms;
   
   
3. Understands the physiologic consequences of pericardial constriction and the techniques for diagnosis and management.