What is pericardial cyst?
A pericardial cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct membrane and division on the nearby tissue. It may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. It is located within the membrane that covers the heart (pericardium).
How do members experience pericardial cyst?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pericardial cyst*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pericardial cyst*
Who has pericardial cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 18 | |
| 50s | 16 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 49 |