Contemporary Examples. 1  Biden is such a straight shooter that pundits say he needs a muzzle. 2  Suddenly, the darkness came alive with muzzle flashes and tracer rounds. 3  The result of the back-and-forth was guaranteed national publicity for the very ideas the politicians wanted to muzzle.
Early symptoms of fluid around the heart include feeling out of breath, even when lying down. Breathing often becomes easier when you sit up or lean forward. Other signs include feeling lightheaded or dizzy, chest pain that is sharp and stabbing, chest tightness and a dry, chronic cough.
Types of Fluid Around The Heart. An effusion is often associated with pericarditis â inflammation of the pericardium. The nature of the disease that causes pericarditis contributes to the type of fluid that will accumulate in the pericardial space. This is discussed further along with possible causes under types of pericarditis.