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 the accumulation of fluid in the sac surrounding the heart, which can lead to the appearance of an enlarged heart. Cardiomyopathy is a related term that refers to damage to the heart muscle. Cardiomyopathies are often accompanied by cardiomegaly. pericardial effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the sac surrounding the heart, which can lead to the appearance of an enlarged heart. Cardiomyopathy is a related term that refers to damage to the heart muscle. Cardiomyopathies are often accompanied by cardiomegaly.