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.
1 Pericarditis is an inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart (the pericardial sac). 2  Pericardial effusion is a collection of fluid in the pericardial sac. This fluid may be produced by inflammation.  The cause of pericarditis in most individuals is unknown but is likely due to viral infection.