Symptoms of pericardial effusion in 368 patients
| Symptoms | Number of patients |
|---|---|
| Dyspnoea | 265 (72%) |
| Chest pain | 184 (50%) |
| Palpitation | 192 (52%) |
| Oedema | 114 (31%) |
| Cough | 96 (26%) |
| Fever | 92 (25%) |
| Orthopnoea | 77 (21%) |
| Abdominal swelling | 55 (15%) |
| Night sweats | 48 (13%) |
| Chills | 30 (8%) |
| Syncope | 8 (2%) |
| Dysphasia | 8 (2%) |