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.
Chronic pericarditis is usually associated with chronic inflammation and may result in fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion). The most common symptom of chronic pericarditis is chest pain. Depending on the type, signs and symptoms of pericarditis may include some or all of the following: