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Your heart is enclosed in a double-layered sac called the pericardium. The space between the layers has a small amount of fluid to provide cushion and support to the heart. When the quantity of this fluid exceeds the normal range, it is known as pericardial effusion. This can happen as a result of pericardial inflammation, injury, or toxins and can exert pressure on the heart, making it difficult to work properly. If it happens quickly or the amount of the fluid is too large to compress the heart, it is called cardiac tamponade, which is a life-threatening condition.