CTCAE RápidoAdverse event grades · CTCAE v6.0

Pericardial effusion

  1. G1Not applicable
  2. G2Asymptomatic effusion size small to moderate
  3. G3Effusion with physiologic consequences
  4. G4Life-threatening consequences; hospitalization
  5. G5Death
Definition and note

DefinitionA disorder characterized by fluid collection within the pericardial sac, usually due to inflammation.

Navigational noteConsider Cardiac disorders: Pericardial tamponade, Pericarditis.

MedDRA code (LLT): 10034474 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.

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