The gondola is a Venetian (that means âfrom Venice â) flat-bottomed boat that has been a traditional part of the cityâs canals for hundreds of years.Gondola drivers â called gondoliers â power the boats by hand, using long oars to row the boats along the canals.he gondola is a Venetian (that means âfrom Venice â) flat-bottomed boat that has been a traditional part of the cityâs canals for hundreds of years.
Practice Essentials. Pericardial effusion is the presence of an abnormal amount of fluid and/or an abnormal character to fluid in the pericardial space. It can be caused by a variety of local and systemic disorders, or it may be idiopathic. See the image below.
A pericardial effusion is an abnormal amount of fluid between the heart and the pericardium, which is the sac surrounding the heart. Pericardial effusions are associated with many different medical conditions.hen a pericardial effusion is caused by pericarditis, the main symptom is chest pain. The chest pain may be made worse by deep breathing and lessened by leaning forward. When pericarditis is causing a pericardial effusion, other symptoms may include: 1  Fever. 2  Fatigue. 3  Muscle aches. 4  Shortness of breath.