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.
The treatment of a pericardial effusion depends on its severity and its cause. Small pericardial effusions without symptoms and due to known causes (for example, kidney failure) require no special treatment.For pericardial effusions due to pericarditis, treating the pericarditis also treats the pericardial effusion.Treatments for pericardial effusions due to pericarditis include: 1  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Motrin, Aleve, and Indocin. 2  Corticosteroids, such as prednisone and Solu-Medrol.mall pericardial effusions without symptoms and due to known causes (for example, kidney failure) require no special treatment. For pericardial effusions due to pericarditis, treating the pericarditis also treats the pericardial effusion. Treatments for pericardial effusions due to pericarditis include: