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The diagnosis: An echocardiogram, chest x-ray, MRI, and CT scan of the chest can help to detect this condition. Your treating doctor will decide on an appropriate line of treatment for you.

According to the Mayo Clinic, the build-up of too much fluid around the heart details pericardial effusion. This liquid usually piles up in a double-layered, sack-like structure around the organ.