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Is Fluid Buildup Around The Heart A Serious Concern?

Hi thanks for looking at my question I am 57-year-old male with heart issues in August 2016 and went to the ER because I was unable to breathe turned out I had about 1 3/4 L of fluid around my heart The fluid was blood or had blood in it I m unsure about that fact but my heart doctor was and is very concerned and referred me to a cancer doctor the cancer doctor and family doctor don t really seem to be concerned at all Do I need to be concerned about this and push for more answers or is it just something that happens and doesn t necessarily mean that its serious thanks Brad
Fri, 20 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that fluid around heart is definitely a concern and should be managed on time to prevent serious heart event.
It’s recommended for you to consult again a Cardiologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Hopefully this information will answer your query query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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Is Fluid Buildup Around The Heart A Serious Concern?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that fluid around heart is definitely a concern and should be managed on time to prevent serious heart event. It’s recommended for you to consult again a Cardiologist for further evaluation and treatment. Hopefully this information will answer your query query. Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap